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Shining Brass Buckles on Coach Purse

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Date: 02/14/2008 Topics: Cleaning > Metal | Readers Request > Cleaning  
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I am trying to clean up an old leather Coach handbag and the buckles and closures are solid brass. I am having a hard time trying to find something to shine the brass buckles with as I have tried Brasso but it does not work. Do you have any suggestions?

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By JennLynnRN (3) Contact
After reading this link, I called Coach and they said to use Brasso on the brass hardware, but to avoid getting it on the purse.

Posted on 06/17/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse

By mom2sol (Guest Post)
Just found this on-line. I just found a great old Coach bag at a garage sale, the only problem is the brass looks worn. I think it's a coated brass and it's actually the coating that is coming off. I'm trying to figure out how to restore.

Coach says on their website they repair but not restore, so I don't think shining up brass is something they would do.

Posted on 05/10/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Sharon (Guest Post)
The name of the polish "denimnlace4" is trying to think of, is "Never Dull". It is a great metal polish. You can buy it in the automotive department at Wal Mart. It comes in a small silver and black can.

Posted on 02/22/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse

By denimnlace4 (6) Contact
Unfortunately, I've had a few brain cells pass away in the past, and cannot recall the daggone name of the stuff, but my military now-ex-husband had a wonder fix for bright brass. It comes in a can and looks like dirty cotton, but polishes brass buckles to a fantastic shine. Maybe call a military surplus store to get the name of it. If I recall it soon, I'll post!

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By prudi shinn (Guest Post)
I make a paste out of the dry "barkeepers friend" scouring powder and rub it on. let it sit a bit, and then wipe it off. worked on the brass stuff at church.

Posted on 02/18/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse

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I use Wenol metal polish-good on all metals. I got a tube of it at Williams Sonoma ages ago. Don't get any metal polish of any kind on the bag, however

Posted on 02/18/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse

By deebomb (66) Profile Contact
Héloise has suggested A1 steak sauce and also catchup for shinning up brass.

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By Smoochie (Guest Post)
I believe Coach has a lifetime guarantee on all of their handbags.

If you go to a Coach store, they will send your bag for you. I believe you have to pay shipping.

Coach will refurbish your handbag at no cost to you.

I'd also try Coach online - maybe they have suggestions on how to clean their brass fixtures.

Good Luck!
Smoochie

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By pamphyila (598) Profile Blog! Contact
??? Are you sure it's brass?? Becaz Brasso should clean it!
You could try other metal polishes - altho Brasso usually cleans a wide variety - maybe it's lacquered?

Posted on 02/14/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse

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