do you have to polish the copper to keep it shiny?
2049973
So far yes you do. I found some copper cleaner at the grocery store. I think you can also use lemon juice and baking soda.
2049974
Yes, you should buy some copper cleaning paste and use as directed. It only takes a few minutes. I use it about one a week. I just do it on the weekend after Saturday or Sunday breakfast.
258639
Almost all copper kettles are shipped with a lacquer coating. But a simple dishwashing inside and out will remove this coating. I used Dawn dish soap and very hot water with a non-scratching pad. Was done in about 5 minutes.
1003310
Yes, wenol cleans metals like brass, copper, silver, gold and ss. To clean use a soft cloth to rub the wenol on, then use a second cloth to polish.
1117982
I'm surprised to read the answer that mentions using this copper polish like old school silver polish is used (apply a thin layer to tarnished sliver, allow to dry to a haze, rub hard until tarnish is removed--your rag will turn BLACK--, finish with a clean soft cloth). This copper polish is meant to be rubbed on the dull copper after wetting the little sponge in hot water, dipping into the creme, and rubbing onto the metal you have run hot water onto. It takes VERY little effort to get bright shiny copper, and leaves no swirl marks or scratches. So glad Amazon carries it!
2117301
I've had the set for a couple of months. You definitely will have to polish then regularly if you want them to stay shiny.
1245464
Yes. I have used Flitz on copper, as well as many other ferrous and non ferrous metals and it will bring them to a mirror polish easily. However, if the corrosion (green powdery residue on copper) is heavy, you may want to use some fine steel wool to remove the bulk of it first.
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CV....i am so glad you asked. I had bought a cream copper cleaner especially for this sink. When i rubbed the cream on, the finish started to come off, leaving a shiny, uneven copper color in place of the beautiful patina. It was so bad, I ordered another sink (not the same one, but very similar copper with a rope design around the rim--i actually like it even more). I discarded the copper cleaner and have put the renaissance cream on the new sink to protect it. I haven't used ANYTHING to clean it, considering dawn or a mild soap. so, buyer, beware!!
1217093
They are not coated. They do spot easily which is normal for copper. They can be left to age or polish beautifully. Great for ice cold Moscow Mules!
631307
they use stainless steel polish to polish the element, so you need to clean it with a detergent to get rid of it..
79830
Like most materials you could apply to protect that shine, this product will reduce the shine a small amount. It will protect the copper but probably prevent tarnishing for only a short time. This wax is very hard and quite durable but probably not the answer to preserving the brightness of your sink. You may try it and if it doesn'r work, mineral spirits will wash the wax away. A more durable solution might be to spray the polished shiny copper with a clear gloss lacquer (I believe there is a product called StayBrite in a spray can) designed for metal surfaces. Once again it will diminish the shine slightly but it will prevent further tarnishing for a very long time (if not forever).
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I have only used it on very bright, well cleaned brass, and it worked very well. Just make sure the copper is very clean and that it has not been previously coated with anything.
241727
Well you don't have to polish them at all...but......they are showing signs of rust or something on them that can't come off...I am very disappointed with them I thought they would last forever...it is little marks on them that are very small but are permanent..I plan to get ceramic next time..I love the copper look but it doesn't work ..my last copper pans rusted on the bottom and that was worse...big rings every week on the counter...
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Yes if real copper and no if varnished or coated. Remove varnish or coating first. Use the ball available from Amazon to breeze through the job. Green corrosion will remove with vinegar and water applied liberally, then Flitz away. You may find the corrosion has eaten through the copper leaving tiny pin holes, or more. Seal these after cleaning.
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Captain ... I did not get the stainless steel finish ... but I did get the copper and it does show some rust around the screw points ... but since mine is out doors most of the year ... I have been very pleased with the look and performance.
946707
It has a matte finish. Not shiny. I believe you can polish it to shine though.
1721438
No. It's not real copper. It's aluminum. You can get a slight color difference from heat, but not like you would get from actual copper.
1464762
It is not shiny at all. I would compare the shine to a brushed stainless steel.