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METAL FINISHES
Renaissance Wax
Developed for the British Museum, this special blend of micro-crystalline waxes will not stain or discolor with aging. It is acid neutral, water and alcohol resistant and the preferred material worldwide for protecting leather, marble, wood, paper and metals.
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Simichrome
Simichrome is the world's finest all-metal polish. Any uncoated, non-ferrous metal surface; brass, gold, silver, aluminum, magnesium, pewter, chrome, sterling, copper, stainless steel; can be brought to a brilliant shine using Simichrome. After polishing, Simichrome leaves a thin protective coating to help prevent tarnishing. Metalworking, plastics and other industries have discovered that Simichrome is the perfect product to polish tool and die molds, extrusion dies... anywhere an ultra fine final polishing is required. Available in convenient 50 gram tubes.
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16700
50 grams
$8.75

Sculpt Nouveau's Wax
This wax is made with binders, rust, and UV inhibitors. It is ideal for Iron, Steel, and Aluminum. There is also a version for Bronze, Brass, and Copper. They have taken everything good they know of for finishing metal and added to their wax. The wax creates a very beautiful, hard protective coating once dry. The wax will be soft in the container;
  • Apply to a hot or cold surface.Try not to let the wax fill up in the recessed areas as it may turn white.Use a toothbrush or soft brush to remove the excess wax from these areas.
  • If you are waxing on a cold surface, buff the wax within a few minutes.
  • If you are apply the wax to a hot surface, let the surface cool down, then buff.
  • Do not wait very long to buff in any circumstance as the wax soon dries too hard to buff. 
Purchase already tinted wax, or tint the wax yourself with the solvent dyes.  This wax is great over another clear protective coating or used alone. It also works well over a rusted surface or patina, although for outdoor metal, we recommend applying a marine varnish over the rust, and then apply the wax.

Waxes for Iron, Steel & Aluminum
2 oz units
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088W200A

Clear
$7.99

088W201A
Black
$9.99
088W202A
Brown
$9.99
088W203A
Green
$9.99
088W204A
Orange
$9.99
088W205A
Yellow
$9.99
088W206A
Blue
$9.99
088W207A
Red
$9.99
088W208A
Verde
$9.99
16 oz units
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088W200B
Clear
$44.99

088W201B
Black
$70.99
088W202B
Brown
$70.99
088W203B
Green
$70.99
088W204B
Orange
$70.99
088W205B
Yellow
$70.99
088W206B
Blue
$70.99
088W207B
Red
$70.99
088W208B
Verde
$70.99
Waxes for Bronze, Brass & Copper
2 oz units
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088WAXCLA

Clear
$7.99

088WAXBLA
Black
$9.99
088WAXBRA
Brown
$9.99
088WAXGRA
Green
$9.99
088WAXORA
Orange
$9.99
088WAXYEA
Yellow
$9.99
088W106A
Blue
$9.99
088W107A
Red
$9.99
088W108A
Verde
$9.99
16 oz units
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Price
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088W100B
Clear
$44.99

088W101B
Black
$70.99
088W102B
Brown
$70.99
088W103B
Green
$70.99
088W104B
Orange
$70.99
088W105B
Yellow
$70.99
088W106B
Blue
$70.99
088W107B
Red
$70.99
088W108B
Verde
$70.99

See also Rub-n-Buff


Metal Cleaners & Sealants
Renaissance Metal De-Corroder - Safe, Non-Toxic System for Rust Removal with Full Control Amine complex of hydro-oxycarboxilic acid in aqueous solution ph.: Approximately 4.0 Scope: Iron, bronze, copper and copper alloys, brass, steel, zinc and galvanized materials. Also effectively cleans scale and rusty water stains. Treatment selectively ruptures the bond between base metal and corrosion layer, reducing rust to a sludge which is easily wiped or brushed away. Clean-water rinse stops the process.

Even relatively prolonged immersion over several days has no significant effect on sound metal, thus giving the conservator complete control over the process freedom from it.

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207350
$60.00

VULPEX Liquid Soap - A safe, non-foaming, acid-free and germicidal cleaner, non-corrosive or hazardous for practically everything from paper to stone. Cleaning materials ranging from feathers, costumery, leather, carpets and furniture to oil paintings, armour, precious metals, shell, marble and stone. It must be mixed with water or solvent (Stoddard's) prior to use. It rinses away completely. Not harmful to health or property.
It has been used with eminent success in the safe and controllable cleaning of materials ranging from feathers, costumery, leather, carpets and furniture to old paintings, armor, precious metals, shell, marble and stone.

VULPEX attacks and emulsifies dirt, fats, fatty oils, mineral oils, waxes, and hydrocarbons with great speed and efficiency. the dirty emulsions are remarkably stable, thus easily disposable. micro-fine cracks harboring dirt are subject to a deep-cleansing action rarely achieved with normal commercial cleaners.

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#207626
$60.00

Pre-Lim - A mildly abrasive, creamy paste designed for non-scratch cleaning, stain removal and freshening of many surfaces, especially metals and enamels. In addition it can be used for china, feathering repairs to ceramics, air-brushed glazed surfaces and creates a fantastic "brushed finish" for metals (i.e. knife blades). PRE-LIM produces a brilliant silky, smooth finish.
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20101
200ml
$24.99


Permalac - Permalac is a clear air-dry lacquer that is designed for exterior protection of surfaces of steel, aluminum, copper, silver and bronze at higher temperatures. Contains inhibitors for UV and corrosion protection. It has been found that even a blow torch could not discolor a brass fitting protected by Permalac! In a recent field test, Permalac outperformed 6 other coatings including Syncrylac in protecting steel surfaces. It should give satisfactory exterior protection for at least ten years under normal conditions.
Considerably longer life is expected. Permalac air dries to the touch in less than 5 minutes; may be force dried faster at 250oF. Air dries hard in an hour or so, depending on the film thickness, temperature etc. A remarkable interior/exterior coating which is air-dried and provides a satin or matte, crystal clear, highly durable finish. Originally developed as a protective finish for copper, brass and bronze, Permalac has also been used successfully on steel, wood, terracotta and concrete. It is weatherproof, and resistant to both ultraviolet light and salt air atmospheres.
Approximate coverage up to 35 square feet for 12oz spray can and
350 square feet per gallon can.
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Finish
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420698756
Satin
Spray
$18.99
420698757
Satin
Quart
$42.99
420698758
Satin
Gallon
$74.59
420698751
Matte
Spray
$18.99
420698750
Matte
Quart
$42.99
420698752
Matte
Gallon
$74.59
  • BE AWARE: The Matte Permalac must be shaken vigorously before each use!!!!

Rubber Polishing Bit Set
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1363612
$12.00
Can also be used on Stone.

3M-Bristle Disc Abrasives

Although we try to keep the most updated prices on our website, all prices are subject to change.
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