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« on: March 14, 2007, 12:39:30 pm »

Does anyone know the best way to get the copper lines clean on the outside of the line ?
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« Reply #1 on: March 14, 2007, 01:29:48 pm »

OO steel wool & elbow grease!   or wear gloves & dip the steel wool in metal polish
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« Reply #2 on: March 14, 2007, 03:15:59 pm »

In addition to the steel wool, try using some Brasso or Never Dull. It works great!
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« Reply #3 on: March 14, 2007, 04:15:13 pm »

I will give that a try. Thanks !!!!
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« Reply #4 on: March 14, 2007, 09:27:47 pm »

Or about something like Copper Brite sold at your local
True Value or Ace Hardware's.    It work real good '<img'>  

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« Reply #5 on: March 15, 2007, 09:58:20 am »

I bought some steel wool and Brasso and like Brian B and Johnie said,it works like a champ !!! Made the copper lines look very good. Thanks for the replies everyone !!!!



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