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2. Brasso - Wikipedia

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   Brasso has also been used to polish out scratches in plastics: It has been used to polish CDs, DVDs, screens, and pools to repair scratches. It is a mild solvent and an extremely fine abrasive, so when applied to the reflective surface of the disc and rubbed radially (in straight lines between the edge and centre), it can smooth scratches and reduce their effect.

3. Kalai (process) - Wikipedia

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   As stainless steel and aluminum ware came into being, the usage of copper and brass utensils decreased, which led the Kalaigars to suffer losses. [3] Nowadays only some hotels and a very few people use vessels with kalai. [11] As a result, there are a very few Kalaigars left and the art of kalai is vanishing. [citation needed]

4. Polishing (metalworking) - Wikipedia

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   The removal of oxidization (tarnish) from metal objects is accomplished using a metal polish or tarnish remover; this is also called polishing. To prevent further unwanted oxidization, polished metal surfaces may be coated with wax, oil, or lacquer. This is of particular concern for copper alloy products such as brass and bronze. [2]

5. How to Properly Clean Brass, According to an Expert - AOL

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   Bougere recommends for anyone cleaning brass for the first time to invest in a reliable and time-saving solution, such as Goddard's Brass & Copper Polish. Trusted cleaning products help to ...

6. Tarnish - Wikipedia

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   Unlike wear patina necessary in applications such as copper roofing, outdoor copper, bronze, and brass statues and fittings, chemical patina is considered a lot more uneven and undesirable. [2] Patina is the name given to tarnish on copper-based metals, while toning is a term for the type of tarnish which forms on coins.

7. Surface finishing - Wikipedia

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   A #7 finish is produced by polishing with a 280–320 grit belt or wheel and sisal buffing with a cut and color compound. This is a semi-bright finish that will still have some polishing lines but they will be very dull. Carbon steel and iron are commonly polished to a #7 finish before chrome plating.

8. Metallic fiber - Wikipedia

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   Bundle drawn, stainless steel fiber. Metallic fibers are manufactured fibers composed of metal, metallic alloys, plastic-coated metal, metal-coated plastic, or a core completely covered by metal. [1] Having their origin in textile and clothing applications, gold and silver fibers have been used since ancient times as yarns for fabric decoration.

9. Pickling (metal) - Wikipedia

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   Sheet steel that undergoes acid pickling will oxidize (rust) when exposed to atmospheric conditions of moderately high humidity. For this reason, a thin film of oil or similar waterproof coating is applied to create a barrier to moisture in the air. This oil film must later be removed for many fabrication, plating or painting processes.