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<p>[QUOTE="Oldhoopster, post: 2975616, member: 84179"]It depends on what you want to remove. If the copper is actually discolored through toning or environmental damage, there isn't much you can do without it being noticeable. If it is "crud" (softer dirt or other build up) you could try soapy water. Don't rub too much and rinse thoroughly.</p><p><br /></p><p>An acetone soak works great on most of the "crud" type buildups. Search some of the previous posts in the archives to find "how too"[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Oldhoopster, post: 2975616, member: 84179"]It depends on what you want to remove. If the copper is actually discolored through toning or environmental damage, there isn't much you can do without it being noticeable. If it is "crud" (softer dirt or other build up) you could try soapy water. Don't rub too much and rinse thoroughly. An acetone soak works great on most of the "crud" type buildups. Search some of the previous posts in the archives to find "how too"[/QUOTE]
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