RUSTINS Metal Laquer, Clear, 125 ml (Pack of 1)

Good quality laquer, good size will go a long way, dries quite quickly,normally put two coats on for longer protection, can be used for a number of things, we have used to protect switches, sockets and handles, very good coverage on brass, leaves a lovely shine finish and lasts a long time before needing to reapply, would recommend rustins is a very good make

These products have worked wonders on my Morris Dancing bells! Previously used Brasso, Duraglit- a very fiddly process & they soon tarnish again. Not with this! Would recommend.

On our little boat, which is all teak and brass interior, this is fab for preserving the very numerous little screws and hinges etc. They are so diffficult to clean and refurb and once done, without this, you can expect to have to do it all again in no time at all. It’s been quite some time now since I employed this to deal with the problem of repeat tarnishing and yay... It works a treat! Tempted to try it on the brass portholes but not sure how it would cope with condensation. Very happy with it on the fiddly bits though!

This lacquer is ideal for painting over polished and cleaned brass trim to stop the return of tarnish and keeping the brass shiny for a long time, and to end the need to having to regularly polish brass. It is fairly easy to apply, it needs to be applied as quickly as possible in one go as it dries quickly and overbrushing once it starts to dry can leave it looking a bit lumpy. Leave it to dry for a couple of hours before applying a second coat.

I tried this on several items. Door knobs indoors seem to be successful as do all indoor fittings. I tried it on the washbasin drain where the plug goes in and this didn’t work well as it tarnished quickly, even with several coats applied before the basin was used. out side on the letter plate box plate, I found the area too large to cover without brush marks showing. Bearing in mind that I applied three coats to each piece I treated, it was difficult to coverall the surface before the first part dried! Overall, I think the product is good. I was expecting too much , but I am a perfectionist!

did not work for me

Yes, it provided an excellent finish and I’ve been using it for years for coating non ferrous metals

This is a good lacquer for protecting metals, but you have to work fast as it dries very quickly. If you're treating a large area, it's pretty much impossible to avoid brush marks, especially it the weather is hot. Maybe a spray version might be better?