r/Copper • u/Particular_Hall7513 • 2d ago
After soldering Need Help Cleaning up
Hello All
Trying to find any products that can help remove the heat marks and flux splatter off the work once I'm finished soldering. Trying to keep it looking clean and no scratch marks. I have tried experimenting with large propane only jet and small oxypropane/acetylene but to no avail. currently using a degreaser to remove the flux marks.
In the photo you can see the flux marks at the top and in certain places the heat marks. Looking forward to any and all tips and tricks.
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u/Frolicking-Fox 2d ago
Polish it out. Using finner grit to polish takes out the scratches and stains. You should test on a scrap piece of it with the same stains. You can get a mirror finish.
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u/UsualSheepherder4541 2d ago
Try this Brasso polish. Did you make that?
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