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Can you polish a Keystone Badge??? Last viewed: 17 hours ago

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I just Received a bunch of 60's Ludwig parts and with them was this Keystone Badge. Look like someone ripped it off the drum with there hands. Badge was completely bent out of shape. I managed to get in flatten back out and any wrinkles pressed out of it but in doing so some of the Tarnish came off. Not sure how but it did.

So My question is what the best way to clean this badge???? Can I use super fine steel wool or would I be better using a brass cleaner like Brasso?????

Posted on 9 years ago
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No steel wool use a brass cleaner brasso OK

Posted on 9 years ago
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From cuquito717

No steel wool use a brass cleaner brasso OK

That's what I thought. Always good to get others opinions.

Posted on 9 years ago
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I wouldn't use brasso. I've cleaned them up just using chrome polish and gently messaging with a soft rag and then hand buff.

Posted on 9 years ago
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Good rule of thumb when it comes to restoring anything metal on a drum... never use abrasives!

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 9 years ago
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From jerrysterken

I wouldn't use brasso. I've cleaned them up just using chrome polish and gently messaging with a soft rag and then hand buff.

REALLY!!!. I thought the badges were brass. Is Brasso too harsh????

Posted on 9 years ago
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From Purdie Shuffle

Good rule of thumb when it comes to restoring anything metal on a drum... never use abrasives!John

So is Brasso to Abrasive???

Posted on 9 years ago
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From Drumguy1988

REALLY!!!. I thought the badges were brass. Is Brasso too harsh????

Yes! It is!

Posted on 9 years ago
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From jerrysterken

Yes! It is!

Good to know. I actually have some chrome polish. It's automotive polish. Would that work????

Posted on 9 years ago
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From jerrysterken

Yes! It is!

Thanx for fielding that one, Jerry! Kleening

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 9 years ago
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