How to clean tarnished, brass iambic key?

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How to clean tarnished, brass iambic key?	Reply
by W7RTS on January 13, 2005	Mail this to a friend!
I have a nice Kent iambic key, but it has started to tarnish... Is there a "quick and dirty" way to clean it without taking it apart? --W7RTS, Port Angeles WA

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by K0BG on January 13, 2005	Mail this to a friend!
There is a product made by Boyle-Midway called DipIt. There are three versions of it. One is for brass, which I assume the key is made of. Once cleaned, you have to rinse it in cold water, so any parts not water resistant need to be removed. Alan, KØBG www.k0bg.com

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by VA2DV on January 13, 2005	Mail this to a friend!
A small can of Brasso (available in most hardware store) and a dremel tool with the small polishing brush.I have restored an old brass barometer to new condition with this combo. Good luck ! Dave VA2DV

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by KC8VWM on January 13, 2005	Mail this to a friend!
How about a simple "spray on" cleaner for tarnished brass? Here's the radio amateur's secret weapon for cleaning copper wire antennas and brass keys: Copper and Brass Cleaner 1 pint vinegar 3 tablespoons salt Fill a spray bottle with vinegar and add salt. Spray solution liberally on copper or brass. Let set for a while, then simply rub clean. 73 Charles - KC8VWM

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by KB7YOU on January 14, 2005	Mail this to a friend!
Hi, I just had to clean my Kent paddle. At first I went the Dremel route but did not like the “whorls” that the buffer brush left on the brass parts. Here is what I finally did. First, I used some common electronic contact cleaner to get all the grime off it. I used the kind without any lubricants. Second, I used a standard Pink Pearl eraser and gently erased the entire unit. I went with the grain of the brushing pattern in the brass so that I could get in to all the nooks and crannies. Finally, I re-cleaned the unit with the contact cleaner then blew it out with compressed air. Looks like new and works great. Now, I keep my key in a plastic sandwich bag when I’m not using it. Since I don’t use it often this should keep the grime away. 73 Chris KB7YOU http://radio.rocklizard.org

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