i have this brass pole that has these spots?

Question

they almost look like rust spots but the particular pole was laying on top of another type metal pole for about a year , how can i get these spots out iv tried brasso, metal polish im afraid to use sandpaper cuz that will just scratch the brass whats left of it! please anyone know thanx

Answer 1

I just recently cleaned a brass and copper kettle that was in the barn for years and years. Here is what I used...Ketchup yes ketchup and a soft scrubby cloth like for Teflon pans. Put the ketchup on the scrubby cloth and work the spot don't use a ton of pressure but scrub all the same. I am sure you will get results. I believe it is the acid in the ketchup that works. I know if you make tomato soup in an aluminum pan you have boiled eggs in (Which turns it dark) the tomato soup will bring back the shine. Give it shot nothing to loose except a little ketchup and time.

Answer 2

Well powder poles are great for poses, tricks and more gymnastic type moves, but not good for spins and more fluid movements. I definitely don't suggest coating and sanding the pole like the other poster suggested. You don't know how that will actually affect the pole's material, or how it will respond to repeated use and wear. If you want a more slippery pole, I suggest you try to sell your powder pole or just buy a brass or chrome pole. Brass is still pretty sticky, that's the material the poles in our strip club are and I can do a backwards hang in jeans. Chrome is much more slick... I would never be able to do the same hand unless I have bare skin on it. I dance and teach on a chrome x-pole at home... they're the same price and much harder to use. If you learn on chrome, you can use anything! GOOD LUCK!

Answer 3

Use fine grade wet & dry paper (1000) with water and rub downn the area. When all spots aregone, use brasso to shine up. Have done this many times with my pupils at high school technology

Answer 4

Might I suggest a metal cleaner that's been on the market
for 30, some-odd years? Tarn-X. It is capable of removing
all metals' stains: water, rust, and you name it.
It can even remove scratches, just in case you dared to
try sandpaper.
Good luck with your pole.

Answer 5

Brass corrodes and that is what is happening here. You may try brass cleaners, but I haven't had great luck when the corrosion has already started.

Answer 6

go buy a new brass pole

Answer 7

coat a lemon wedge with table salt and scrub. let dry, wipe off salt & re-do if necessary.