Mohawk Lacquer for Brass Gloss, M103-0500, 13 oz

Used on brass hardware for a piano refinishing job. Fast shipping

Worked like a charm

I purchased this product with the hopes of putting a protective coating on solid brass thereby preventing tarnishing. My project during June 2016 was restoring 2 solid brass processional candles (candles) used in my RC Church. Being the old protective coating put on at the factory that made these had worn off the brass became very tarnished and worn looking. I started by using 320 grit sandpaper to begin the removal of the old worn finish, tarnish, oxidation, etc. I then continued working the candles using sandpaper in this order 360 grit., 400 grit., and finally 500 grit. I then used a metal cleaner to remove any possible tarnish that might be in some of the micro pitting that remained in the brass. I then used an automotive grade polishing compound I have with my 7 inch polisher to polish the final brushed brass finish. I then scrubbed the candles with a cleaning solution and warm water mix and rinsed thoroughly. Being it was summer and the sun was blazing I placed the candles in the sun to dry thoroughly. Once they were dried thoroughly I cleaned them with lacquer thinner. Now came the spraying process. I did this outside on a calm warm (about 85 deg.) day. I had actually let the can sit in the hot sun for about 15 mins. being I've always gotten better spraying from a warm can. I decided on doing 5 medium coats where no coat was heavy enough to cause sagging. When spraying I noticed the spray pattern was adequately wide. I sprayed from about 10 inches away. At no time during the spraying process did the nozzle produce spitting/splatter. From previous experience doing touch up on auto fenders and such I've learned you MUST keep the finger pushing down on the nozzle out of the spray or you will end up with spitting/splatter. Even the slightest amount of touching the spray will produce spitting/splatter. Also nice about the product was it's drying time to re-coat. It was basically just like auto touch up paint where within mere minutes (if that) you can spray another coat. For me it was a continuous process. After spraying an initial coat on the 1st candle and moving to the 2nd candle by the time I finished spraying the initial coat on the 2nd candle I was able to go back to the 1st candle and begin spraying another coat on it. Likewise, when I finished spraying a coat on the 1st candle the 2nd candle was now ready for another coat. I also noticed the lacquer did not change the color or tone of the candles at all. It merely adds a slight wet look (shine). The brushed brass finish remained as it was before applying the lacquer. To finish both candles I used about 1/2 a can which isn't bad. I then let these dry for about 2 weeks (old school) before returning them to the church to be put into service. As for durability I can't offer much at this time other than to say they've been used for 3 weekends where we have 6 masses per weekend and they are subjected to significant handling by the Altar Servers and when inspecting them this past Sunday they still looked like the day I sprayed them. I've detected no tarnish, which was the main concern. The price per can wasn't too bad and delivery from the company after I ordered it on Amazon wasn't that long. Having the product in stores (which it is not) would be a plus but so far the experience has been uneventful with no complaints. Hopefully the durability will result in at least a couple of years of service. Only time will tell.

Worked well on copper table top

This does an excellent job when used on brass. Normal lacquer when used on brass will dry leaving a crystalline like glow in the light. This drys clear and smooth with no application issues.

Had some doubts when decided to buy (because of some reviews). But worked great for me

Good quality .Does a good job with proper application.

I have been repeatedly cleaning the brass kick, door handles & back plates for my church main entrance doors. Hopefully after applying coats of this brass lacquer I will get a break from seeing the fingerprints & the oxidation.