Safe Travels Keychain - how to clean?

HughFreakingDillon

mine is looking a bit tarnished, like an old coin. I don't want to ruin it, and never having cleaned metal before, so any tips on what type of cleaner to use?

HesCalledDyer

Depends on what type of metal they are. If it's anything other than solid brass, hot soapy water & toothbrush will suffice. Rinse and allow to dry completely before handling.
If they are solid brass, first clean as I just mentioned. Then rub a thin coat of ketchup or tomato paste on it and allow it to sit (anywhere from 10 minutes to an hour, depending on the level of tarnish). Rinse with warm water and buff dry before handling.

Longest Road

Dude, I took mine on a 2297 mile hike up the Appalachian Trail, and it looks battle worn. Those are scars and dirt of achievement, leave it be!!!!

on2legs

I just used some brasso on mine. Shined right up.

ldent42

I think toothpaste is safe for any metal.

a5pj

just put it the microwave for 30 seconds on high, will be good as new.
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ok seriously don't do that.

lotsalemon

I have these polishing cloths used to take the tarnish off silver, they work on pretty much all metal - worth a shot.

demetrios

Use ...

dugangsxr

I've used my keychain ever since I received it from ten club. I had to get a pair of pliers & tighten down those two end links because I almost lost it. Mine is very dirty & worn. I like it just the way it is. It gives it character. I've been on many trips plus I'm catholic so it means a little more to me. I might clean it up one day. I just hope I don't loose my keys because I would hate to pay the price they go for now days. Anyway good luck cleaning your up.

HughFreakingDillon

a5pj said:

just put it the microwave for 30 seconds on high, will be good as new.
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ok seriously don't do that.

LMAO

HughFreakingDillon

Longest Road said:

Dude, I took mine on a 2297 mile hike up the Appalachian Trail, and it looks battle worn. Those are scars and dirt of achievement, leave it be!!!!

well, my achievement is a little less exceptional. just dirty from being on this dirty pj fan.

tempo_n_groove

I remember Christopher Walken in a movie shoving some hunk of metal up his ass and it was rather clean when he presented it. I'm not sure if that will work though?