Antique Brass Telephone

[Chiknsrcool]

I was trying to clean this antique telephone with brasso and a toothbrush but it started to turn pink! I read online that I have rubbed the zinc off and I was wondering if there is any way to fix it?

 

[007Sean]

It appears to be having a reaction with the Brasso? Try immersing the housing in either molasses/water mix or HTH pool shocker/water mix. Along with electrolysis, it will take rust, corrosion and built up patina off. Remove the electronics first!

ETA- be very careful and keep an eye on it...this method can reduce certain metals to dust.

 

[007Sean]

I restore antique lanterns and lamps. I use those 2 methods alot to remove old paint, corrosion, rust, etc....if left unattended it can reduce certain metals to a pile of sediment....especially nickle plate!

 

[Chiknsrcool]

I restore antique lanterns and lamps. I use those 2 methods alot to remove old paint, corrosion, rust, etc....if left unattended it can reduce certain metals to a pile of sediment....especially nickle plate!

Hi, I have been putting it off for a while but I finally took it apart and I was wondering how do I determine if the metal will be destroyed?

 

[Chiknsrcool]

I restore antique lanterns and lamps. I use those 2 methods alot to remove old paint, corrosion, rust, etc....if left unattended it can reduce certain metals to a pile of sediment....especially nickle plate!

Also will these methods restore it to regular brass? Or will it stay pink?