Cleaning brass or copper parts - how?

[enio45]

What is a good process to clean then restore these parts to provide the new/fresh brass or copper look to a part?

Appreciate the advise....

[Mr70]

If it's heavily tarnished,add two tablespoons each of salt and white vinegar to a pint of water in a bowl.
Completely soak the item in the solution overnight.
In the AM you should see a completely different colored part.
Rinse it off with cold water and towel dry,then rub in a protective polishing cream like MAAS to bring out it's luster.
I've done this on many Brass & copper items with incredible results.
Understand that over time brass & copper will tarnish again,so get used to doing this.

[Dicky]

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[enio45]

I trying not to make it look shinny - just that OE look - would brasso make it shine?

[Mr70]

Yes it will,as well as protect it lightly.
Just soak it in the salt/vinegar solution then for a raw OE look.