Brasso would work if they are not coated with lacquer. If they are coated in lacquer you would have to use acetone and clean the lacquer off first. Once clean I would wipe the brass off with lacquer thinner or acetone and spray with brass lacquer to prevent them from going green again.
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Another suggestion that I've used successfully on "real" brass is BarKeeper's Friend powder. It removes any discoloration, usually with one process.
Don't use it dry. Scrub it lightly a bit with a green pad, rinse it with warm water after a minute, and wipe dry. Or it may cause some discoloration, if left on any longer. It will also "remove any lacquer" that may be on your surface -- omits one of your steps immediately.
I do the removal process and then polish with Brasso, followed by a spray of lacquer. Sells in most all stores for about $2 a can and it's worked well for me with antique lamp bases, door knobs, etc.
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Don't use it dry. Scrub it lightly a bit with a green pad, rinse it with warm water after a minute, and wipe dry. Or it may cause some discoloration, if left on any longer. It will also "remove any lacquer" that may be on your surface -- omits one of your steps immediately.
I do the removal process and then polish with Brasso, followed by a spray of lacquer. Sells in most all stores for about $2 a can and it's worked well for me with antique lamp bases, door knobs, etc.
I bought a few off of Ebay that "appeared" to be brass plated pot metal. IF I wanted to spruce it up a bit, I would be very cautious with the aggressive rubbing and cleaners used as it could do more harm than good. IF it is solid brass, you can remove the dial pin and put it on a buffing wheel and make it really shine. But, that is a horse of another color and totally a personal call as to what you want the finished item to look like. PHOTOS of your completed projects would be nice to see. Just for a novelty project being sold at craft fairs, I wouldn't put too much effort into it for the price it sells for.
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