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I have used Naval Jelly for brass (Be careful here because there are two types of Naval Jelly.) and have never had a single problem. I sometimes dilute the Naval Jelly with water first if the part actually has an antiqued brass finish. I have also used Weiman Brass Polish with good results on such things as small brass nails and screws. I apply it with a soft tooth brush and then polish it with a soft cloth. Some serious collectors do not want antiques to have a high luster or new look. A perfect example is how many black dial Zenith radios have had the cabinets ruined using anything with a high shine. I have seen, what I would call ruined cabinets because they shine far more than when they first came off the show room floor.