Cleaning copper vein

[gnc207]

Hey guys, how do you clean you copper vein Reos?
I've tried (google) a few thing, but nothig works so far.
On the first picture is when I bought it and on the second, after 1 month of use.
It tarnishes very quiclky.
thanks

 

[azzaman]

Wow, big difference there. Rob might have a better idea.

 

[Matthee]

Warm water and soap?

 

[custom-classic]

Congratulations, it now has character.
Looks great.

 

[tattbob]

I have the same issue

 

[nerak]

Generally powder coat finishes can be kept clean with just a mild detergent and water.

It seems that it is reacting to the oils on your hand. Some finishes may tarnish depending on the ph of our hands.

Do you use chemicals regularly? Even some detergents, cleaners, and solvents can leave behind chemicals after washing.

You might try a rubbing compound on a small area to see if that will remove the tarnish.

Some people have had to find/use a cover on their REO's to keep them from reacting to the oil on their skin.

 

[thinkingaboutit]

I know this doesn't help, but I do think it looks sort of cool now.

I don't know that I like it "better", but it is cool still.


Thanks to my phone, I could have posted this from anywhere.

 

[Bob57]

It's not tarnished the copper color fades away from juice, oils from your hands and use of cleaners.
I wipe down all my grands every couple days with rubbing alcohol, my replacement copper door faded just as fast.
None of the other colors I've had were effected by the same cleaning method although I've never had a silver vein?
I think a cover is the only way to keep the copper vein from fading.

 

[DoogieTony]

I was wondering about this too. I've tried scrubbing it with dishwasher detergent, soaking in vinegar, scrubbing with vinegar and salt, and toothpaste but none of those had any noticeable affect.
I kind of just gave up because I don't dislike the look now, but it would be cool to have a color-changing Reo.

 

[ElectraClyde]

Mine has faded as well. Dish soap and a scrub brush did nothing. But, a long ultrasonic cleaning in vodka? That did nothing either........Learn to love it!

Clyde

 

[oplholik]

It won't help now, but I'm wondering, for those that get one in the future, if there is a clear coat you can spray on to keep that from happening. Maybe Rob could clear coat it if requested?

 

[Vapolith]

I was wondering about this too. I've tried scrubbing it with dishwasher detergent, soaking in vinegar, scrubbing with vinegar and salt, and toothpaste but none of those had any noticeable affect.
I kind of just gave up because I don't dislike the look now, but it would be cool to have a color-changing Reo.

Sounds like you need some mood paint: Peugeot RCZ | Mood Paint Demonstration - YouTube

 

[Filthy-Beast]

sounds like I'll need to give mine a good carnauba waxing.

 

[Filthy-Beast]

sounds like I'll need to give mine a good carnauba waxing.

I did just wax the week old copper vein door I have and will also wax the copper vein body I'm getting on Friday. Only time will tell if it helps.

 

[Crash Moses]

They darken over time...probably from the oils in your hands. As far as I know there is no cure. I think it's kinda cool...kinda like my old meerschaum pipe.

 

[redeyedancer]

Copper vein does this its worse for people with sweaty hands . Silver vein can lose some of its sparkle as well . I haven't noticed it with any other paints . Clear coating doors is a royal pain the metal is so thin it cools really fast

 

[MamaTried]

somebody warn Karen about a possible influx of cover requests

 

[e30ernest]

I did just wax the week old copper vein door I have and will also wax the copper vein body I'm getting on Friday. Only time will tell if it helps.

Sorry for resurrecting an old thread, but @Filthy-Beast, did this work or did your copper vein Reo also tarnish? I also read somewhere about clear-coating it. What kind of paint would work best? Acrylic?

Thanks!

 

[Filthy-Beast]

No the wax did not work it still darkened.

 

[e30ernest]

Thanks bro!