[TheForge] bronze cleanup

[Demon Buddha]

Try muriatic acid.  It is generally pretty good at dissolving oxides and 
other drech.

Wayne Ackman wrote:
> I am working on a fireplace screen with some bronze elements.  I have 
> forged them now and was wondering what is the best way to clean them 
> up.  After wire brushing, there is still black on the face, etc.  I 
> would like to get them bright and shiny like the bronze was to begin with.
> 
> TIA
> Wayne
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