Question on MoD brass cantles

[artificer]

Well, I don't know what the clever bugger used for lacquer, but after 18hrs in full strength pine-sol, there is no effect whatsoever.

I'm now moving up to a marine grade stripping agent. (safe for brass )

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

Well, I don't know what the clever bugger used for lacquer, but after 18hrs in full strength pine-sol, there is no effect whatsoever.

I'm now moving up to a marine grade stripping agent. (safe for brass )

You might want to consider using an aerosol carburettor cleaner instead.

[artificer]

You might want to consider using an aerosol carburettor cleaner instead.

Thanks for the suggestion. I didn't see it until just now. After an hour in marine strip there was no action, so I used an ultra-light buffing compound and took the varnish off in about 3 minutes.

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[Ryan Ross]

Thanks for the suggestion. I didn't see it until just now. After an hour in marine strip there was no action, so I used an ultra-light buffing compound and took the varnish off in about 3 minutes.

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But now the question remains- "Do you have the ray skin yet?'

[artificer]

But now the question remains- "Do you have the ray skin yet?'

It's on order, smarty-pants. And you'd better believe I'm waiting impatiently

[Ryan Ross]

It's on order, smarty-pants. And you'd better believe I'm waiting impatiently

I hear you, Sir! I also hear that ray can be hard to get and long in the waiting, but well worth it.

Can't wait to see how this turns out.

[Downunder Kilt]

In relation to your original question Artificer, I have now seen 6 of the MoD brass cantles, one being in the possession of the soldier originally issued with it. In fact I had a long discussion with him. I can assure you that in the Black Watch, they were not varnished. Of the other 5, I have not seen a wiff of varnish on any of them.

Will be very interested in the black leather bag you will be making for it.