Gas pressure appliance question(s)

[tinksdad]

What do you guys (and gals) use to polish your brass parts?? Being basically cheap, I've been using something readily available in my house.... ketchup thinned down with a little water and a tooth brush. I don't know if it's detrimental to the brass or not, but they sure do shine when I'm done.

Also, would a thin coat of clear coat after they are cleaned and polished help them stay that way, or am I spinning my wheels on that??

If it stops raining long enough to get to the work shed to do some painting (power has gone out twice so far this morning), I might be able to post pics of my first two re-builds later this evening.

[Kevin A]

Here's what I've used in the past for polishing brass. In combination the two products work really well.

[rainjer]

I use vinegar and soak them. Then hit them with a little 0000 steel wool. Make sure you do not put any steel in with the brass or the brass will turn pink.

Jeremy