Polishing Brass with Dremel Tools

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Buffing brass with Dremel tools is a simple process that can restore its shine and luster. First, gather the necessary materials, including a Dremel rotary tool, a brass buffing wheel, and brass polish. Attach the buffing wheel to the Dremel tool and apply a small amount of brass polish to the wheel. Turn on the Dremel tool and gently guide it over the surface of the brass, applying light pressure. Move the tool in circular motions to evenly buff the brass. Continue buffing until the desired shine is achieved. Finally, clean off any residue with a soft cloth.

If you want to spruce up your dГ©cor, don’t overlook your tarnished brass items such as candlesticks and picture frames. Polishing brass not only refreshes the items, but also your entire decorating scheme. Luckily, with modern Dremel products, polishing brass is quick and easy. These high-speed rotary tools come with a range of attachments for all your polishing needs.

Step 1

Insert a felt polishing stylus tip into your Dremel tool. Dremel offers a variety of options from the industrial 400XPR to the smaller, lighter 10.8V version.

Step 2

Apply brass polish onto a soft cloth and rub it all over the brass item. Alternatively, you can apply the polish directly onto the felt stylus tip, but using a cloth ensures an even coating.

Step 3

Switch on the Dremel tool to medium speed and gently rub the side of the stylus tip over the brass object. Use the very tip of the stylus to get into narrow cracks and crevices. This works best for elaborately designed pieces with a lot of scrollwork and detail.

Step 4

Remove the stylus tip from the Dremel and replace it with a felt cloth polishing wheel. Rub the side of the wheel over narrow, flat areas on the brass object. For flat areas, you can also use the stylus tip, but the wheel will cover more area and speed up the process.

Step 5

Finish off by buffing the brass object with a soft cloth to remove any remaining polish residue and spots of tarnish that may have been missed with the Dremel.

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