Corrosion on Brass Hinges

I opened my humidor the other day to find some corrosion on one of the brass hinges. Has anybody had this issue before? What can I do to fix it? I rubbed it with a soft cloth, and a majority of it came off. I thought about using brasso, but I don't want it to make the humidor smell. Any suggestions? Thanks.

[shilala]

Remove the hinge, clean it with brasso, then replace said hinge.

[Volt]

As a sailor type, I have spent a few hours of my life polishing brass. Brasso is good, but IMO Never Dull is better.

[shilala]

Originally Posted by Volt

As a sailor type, I have spent a few hours of my life polishing brass. Brasso is good, but IMO Never Dull is better.

Never heard of it.
The only reason I keep Brasso around is because I use it to lap ipods.
Brasso will take the scratches out of both the metal and plastic. Works wonders.

[RGD.]

Originally Posted by shilala

Remove the hinge, clean it with brasso, then replace said hinge.

Yes - take the hinge off before cleaning. I prefer Blue Magic Metal Polish - found at most auto parts stores I guess. A small bottle (also comes as a paste) lasts forever it seems.

After you clean/polish it, either use a spray lacquer (for brass) to seal it or I use Renaissance wax polish which is excellent on everything.


Ron