Metal Parts Cleaning

For brass and copper, use specific polishes, such as Chemical Roadmaster Copper/Brass Polish polishing paste or Faren TX Copper brightener for copper and alloys. Before polishing, clean the dirt off the surface, then apply the product with a clean cloth. On antique or painted pieces, it is best to test on a hidden area first.

For dulled stainless steel the collection offers the Progress Profiles Propolish degreasing and polishing cream and the Procare Clean spray for steel, brass and aluminium profiles. Apply the product with a cloth, following the direction of the finish, and dry the surface after use. Avoid wire brushes on the polished surface, because they can scratch it.

Parts washers are used to wash and degrease mechanical parts before assembly or painting. The collection includes bench-top tanks and portable, trolley-mounted and pneumatic parts washers, such as the Fervi 0392 bench parts washer and the Fervi 0632 pneumatic parts washer. Choose according to the space available and the weight of the parts to be washed.

The parts washer fluid should be chosen according to the tank and the type of dirt. The collection includes the Fervi 0632/DCF05 parts washer fluid and the Fervi 0632/DCF fluid, for use in parts washers from the same range. Follow the manufacturer's instructions on concentration and disposal, because used fluid must be treated as waste. Wear gloves and glasses when filling and changing it.

To remove light dirt and dullness from steel, brass, copper and aluminium, use profile cleaners and degreasers, or polishing creams and pastes. Work with a soft cloth and test the product on a hidden area, because some detergents can alter the finish. For heavier oxidation, it is best to move on to the collection dedicated to scale and rust.

For manual cleaning of metal surfaces, use hand brushes, such as the Fervi SMC275 brush, or the Fervi 0331 brush set for the workshop and the car repairer. Choose the bristles according to the metal, because metal ones can scratch stainless steel or polished copper. Always wear safety glasses when brushing.

Mechanics, body shop workers, plant maintenance technicians and craftsmen working on metal parts use them, to clean them before painting, assembly or repair. They are also useful for restoring brass and copper objects and for polishing handles and profiles. The choice of product depends on the metal and how dirty it is, so it is best to start with the most delicate one.