michigan brass prop

[merkdawg]

I bought a 1958 7.5 evinrude that had a three blade brass prop. Want to clean this prop up. What is the best way to clean up this old prop and make it shine? Thx

 

[Frank Acampora]

Re: michigan brass prop



Well, you can try Brasso or other brass cleaner but I always use a cloth wheel chucked in my drill press and compound sticks.

And on the ramp, NOTHING beats the look of a freshly polished bronze prop.

 

[merkdawg]

Re: michigan brass prop

what are the compound sticks?

 

[Frank Acampora]

Re: michigan brass prop

They are various grit polishing compounds of which Jeweler's rouge is one. They can be purchased at Sears. I start with black for extremely heavy tarnish and progress up to rouge and white. You do need to keep recharging the cloth wheel and you need to use a good amount of pressure.

 

[82rude]

Re: michigan brass prop

i used autosol and dremel buffing pad at 30,000 rpm and my brassy came out stunning.now if i could only figure what its for,lol.

 

[Texasmark]

Re: michigan brass prop

Brasso and a buffer then.

Mark