German metal/aluminum? brush.

[MrLara]

Anyone see one of these before? i tried google and all i keep getting is the 'dubl duck' brush (also made in germany).

This one looks like it says:

Perfecto
Pure Bristle
Serilized
Set in Rubber

on the bottom front it says Made in Germany.

gave a it a good wash and the knot looks to be in decent shape. The knot is huge, maybe a 28mm knot.



Not sure if i will re-knot it, any ideas on how i can make the handle shiny again? will a light sanding help before a polish of some sort?

 

[virtualkelly]

In my opinion, I think the letters probably won't survive, so I'd go ahead and start with a metal polish (aluminum safe) to see where you are... then make the decision about sanding or not. Regardless, you'll either lose the letters or need to restore them after.

 

[JaxJim]

Can you determine what kind of metal this brush is made of, George? If it's cast aluminum, like a Rubberset 400, you should be able to sand and polish it to a mirror shine.

I've run across a few plated steel brush handles (makers unknown) that I wasn't able to do much with insofar as removing spots where the plating was corroded.

Here's a little one I reknotted and cleaned up that I use when I travel:



I agree that you'll lose the lettering if you use anything abrasive on it.

Good luck!

 

[BSAGuy]

Very cool brush. Good luck with cleaning it up.

 

[MrLara]

I'm about 99% sure it's aluminum. Thank you Jim, I might work on it this weekend.

 

[ks6c]

If it's formed aluminum rather than cast, try some Mother's Aluminum Polish, available at your auto parts store. I tried the Rubberset 400 restore method (220grit dry/400/800/1500/2000/4000 wet) on the metal Dubl Duck and material came flying off as if I'd used 60 grit on balsa wood, and it never did develop a shine like my 400's, so reverted to Mother's to rescue it.

 

[MrLara]

If it's formed aluminum rather than cast, try some Mother's Aluminum Polish, available at your auto parts store. I tried the Rubberset 400 restore method (220grit dry/400/800/1500/2000/4000 wet) on the metal Dubl Duck and material came flying off as if I'd used 60 grit on balsa wood, and it never did develop a shine like my 400's, so reverted to Mother's to rescue it.

so just use the polisher, no sanding at all? i have the 800/1200/2000 grits. But i can get higher ones.

 

[ks6c]

so just use the polisher, no sanding at all? i have the 800/1200/2000 grits. But i can get higher ones.

I'd try the polish first and see what you get. If you're not happy, then - and only then - would I suggest sanding.