Safe Travels Keychain - how to clean?

HughFreakingDillon
HughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 39,516
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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?
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  • HesCalledDyer
    HesCalledDyer Maryland Posts: 16,491
    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.
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  • Longest Road
    Longest Road Posts: 264
    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!!!!
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  • on2legs
    on2legs Posts: 15,980
    I just used some brasso on mine. Shined right up.
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  • ldent42
    ldent42 NYC Posts: 7,859
    I think toothpaste is safe for any metal.
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  • a5pj
    a5pj Hershey PA Posts: 3,976
    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.
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  • lotsalemon
    lotsalemon Boston Posts: 2,739
    I have these polishing cloths used to take the tarnish off silver, they work on pretty much all metal - worth a shot.
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  • demetrios
    demetrios Posts: 97,490
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  • dugangsxr
    dugangsxr Posts: 688
    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.
    Paul D.
  • HughFreakingDillon
    HughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 39,516
    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

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  • HughFreakingDillon
    HughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 39,516
    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.

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  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,464
    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?

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