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== Other applications ==
== Other applications ==
Brasso can also be used to polish out scratches in [[plastics]]:
Brasso can also be used to polish out scratches in [[plastics]]:
*It is used to polish CDs, DVDs, screens, and pools in order 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 center), it can smooth scratches and reduce their effect.<ref>''Understanding and Servicing CD Players'', Ken Clements, [http://books.google.com/books?id=QHKIiNYlwSoC&pg=PA177&dq=brasso+cd+repair&ei=o36ZSZ6YO6DkzQTZt8zMBw&client=firefox-a p 177]</ref><ref>''Big Book of Apple Hacks'', Chris Seibold, [http://books.google.com/books?id=jKY-rDoJx3wC&pg=RA1-PA585&dq=brasso+cd+repair&ei=o36ZSZ6YO6DkzQTZt8zMBw&client=firefox-a#PRA1-PA584,M1 p 584 - 585]</ref><ref>http://users.fulladsl.be/spb2267/restorecd/restorecd.htm</ref>
*It is used to polish CDs, DVDs, screens, and pools in order 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 center), it can smooth scratches and reduce their effect.<ref>''Understanding and Servicing CD Players'', Ken Clements, [http://books.google.com/books?id=QHKIiNYlwSoC&pg=PA177&dq=brasso+cd+repair&ei=o36ZSZ6YO6DkzQTZt8zMBw&client=firefox-a p 177]</ref><ref>''Big Book of Apple Hacks'', Chris Seibold, [http://books.google.com/books?id=jKY-rDoJx3wC&pg=RA1-PA585&dq=brasso+cd+repair&ei=o36ZSZ6YO6DkzQTZt8zMBw&client=firefox-a#PRA1-PA584,M1 p 584 - 585]</ref><ref>[http://users.fulladsl.be/spb2267/restorecd/restorecd.htm Restoring a Damaged CD<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
*Brasso can also be used on Lego [[minifigures]] to remove markings.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Burks|first=Jared|title=Minifig Decal Application|periodical=Brickjournal|volume=1|issue=5|page=97|date=Summer 2006|url=http://www.fineclonier.com/Decal_Application.pdf}}</ref>
*Brasso can also be used on Lego [[minifigures]] to remove markings.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Burks|first=Jared|title=Minifig Decal Application|periodical=Brickjournal|volume=1|issue=5|page=97|date=Summer 2006|url=http://www.fineclonier.com/Decal_Application.pdf}}</ref>
*Brasso has also been used by watch enthusiasts to polish scratches out of acrylic crystals on watches.<ref>http://www.burningissues.net/how_to/scratchrepair/scratchrepair.htm</ref>
*Brasso has also been used by watch enthusiasts to polish scratches out of acrylic crystals on watches.<ref>[http://www.burningissues.net/how_to/scratchrepair/scratchrepair.htm CD Repair Kits from Burning Issues: CDR Repair Kits Writing<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>


Brasso is used by Australian Defence Force personnel as well as Australian Army Cadets to polish brass parts of the ceremonial belt, and also polish parts of the drill cane. Brasso is widely used by US Armed Forces personnel to take scratches out of brass fittings, particularly brass belt buckles.
Brasso is used by Australian Defence Force personnel as well as Australian Army Cadets to polish brass parts of the ceremonial belt, and also polish parts of the drill cane. Brasso is widely used by US Armed Forces personnel to take scratches out of brass fittings, particularly brass belt buckles.


Brasso can be successfully used to take minor (white) heat marks out of French Polished<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_polish</ref> wooden surfaces. The fine abrasive cuts through the surface and allows the solvent into the wax and lacquer layer. The surface should be properly cleaned and waxed after this treatment.
Brasso can be successfully used to take minor (white) heat marks out of French Polished<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_polish French polish - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> wooden surfaces. The fine abrasive cuts through the surface and allows the solvent into the wax and lacquer layer. The surface should be properly cleaned and waxed after this treatment.


==Notes==
==Notes==

Revision as of 17:01, 15 July 2011

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A tin of Brasso polish wadding

Brasso is a metal polish. It is sold either as a light brown, opaque liquid, or as impregnated wadding.

History

Brasso has been in use for over 100 years, and originated in Britain in 1905. In 1904 Reckitt and Sons' senior traveller, W.H. Slack, visited the company's Australian branch, where he discovered such a product in use. Samples from Australian and US producers were then analysed by Reckitt's chemists, and by 1905 liquid polish under the trademark "Brasso" was being sold, initially to railways, hospitals, hotels, and large shops.[1]

The polish grew in popularity in Britain, eventually replacing the previous paste-style polishes. It has undergone very few changes in both composition and package design over the past century. Cans are often collected as a typical example of classic British advertising design.

In the U.S., the current Brasso product is not the same as the legacy product. The manufacturer, Reckitt Benckiser, has not produced the impregnated wadding version of the product for many years. The formula changed in 2008 to comply with U.S. volatile organic compounds law, and the metal bottle became plastic.

In 2010, Brasso brought out a new product, Brasso Gadgetcare. Gadgetcare is a versatile, non-abrasive gel that can be used on everything from LCD TV screens, laptop screens, computers, smart phones, PSPs, PDAs iPads, iPods and iPhones. The plastic bottle is 50ml and is sold with a microfibre cloth.

Ingredients

The label of Australian Brasso lists "Liquid Hydrocarbons 630g/L; Ammonia 5g/L", whereas the Material Safety Data Sheet for Brasso in North America lists: isopropyl alcohol 3-5%, ammonia 5-10%, silica powder 15-20% and oxalic acid 0-3% as the ingredients.[2]

Other applications

Brasso can also be used to polish out scratches in plastics:

  • It is used to polish CDs, DVDs, screens, and pools in order 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 center), it can smooth scratches and reduce their effect.[3][4][5]
  • Brasso can also be used on Lego minifigures to remove markings.[6]
  • Brasso has also been used by watch enthusiasts to polish scratches out of acrylic crystals on watches.[7]

Brasso is used by Australian Defence Force personnel as well as Australian Army Cadets to polish brass parts of the ceremonial belt, and also polish parts of the drill cane. Brasso is widely used by US Armed Forces personnel to take scratches out of brass fittings, particularly brass belt buckles.

Brasso can be successfully used to take minor (white) heat marks out of French Polished[8] wooden surfaces. The fine abrasive cuts through the surface and allows the solvent into the wax and lacquer layer. The surface should be properly cleaned and waxed after this treatment.

Notes

  1. ^ Church, Roy A. (2003). The Emergence of Modern Marketing. Routledge. p. 30. ISBN 071465390X. {{cite book}}: Invalid |nopp=1 (help); Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help); Unknown parameter |nopp= ignored (|no-pp= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ reckittprofessional.com MSDS Product Safety Data Sheet
  3. ^ Understanding and Servicing CD Players, Ken Clements, p 177
  4. ^ Big Book of Apple Hacks, Chris Seibold, p 584 - 585
  5. ^ Restoring a Damaged CD
  6. ^ Burks, Jared (Summer 2006). "Minifig Decal Application" (PDF). Brickjournal. Vol. 1, no. 5. p. 97.
  7. ^ CD Repair Kits from Burning Issues: CDR Repair Kits Writing
  8. ^ French polish - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


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