Ways to remove protective coating (Copper Nemesis)

[redz22]

Does anybody know a good way to remove the coating on some of the copper Nemesis clones? I tried the boiling water and baking soda, and it didn't really work.

 

[cclaplante]

Assuming it's some type of lacquer coating, a dip in acetone (nail polish remover) or lacquer thinner should do the trick. Observe proper chemical safety procedures.

-C

 

[redz22]

Thanks! I'll be sure to try it out!

 

[p7willm]

If they used some other coating the acetone might not do it. Mechanical methods will get rid of it. Really fine san paper 1000-2000 grit and then polish or leave the finish dull and let it patina.

No matter how you get the coating off the copper will immediately start to patina. Air and acids from your hands will start to oxidize it and you will have to polish on a regular, weekly or daily depending on how .... you are, basis to keep it shiny.

You can clean it and immediately put a lacquer coating on to keep it shiny and when the coating scratches you can take it off with acetone, polish, and coat again.

 

[Cap'nTripps]

If i were you i honestly wouldnt even try; theres a good chance you could just ruin the looks of your nemesis; removing the coating from the engravings could be a real pain. If its just a cheap clone it might be worth a try, but if its a genuine nemesis i personally wouldnt try.

Btw i think the copper nemesis has a cool "steakpunk" vibe, and looks pretty unique.

 

[fasteddie5]

Scotch brite pads

 

[redz22]

If they used some other coating the acetone might not do it. Mechanical methods will get rid of it. Really fine san paper 1000-2000 grit and then polish or leave the finish dull and let it patina.

No matter how you get the coating off the copper will immediately start to patina. Air and acids from your hands will start to oxidize it and you will have to polish on a regular, weekly or daily depending on how .... you are, basis to keep it shiny.

You can clean it and immediately put a lacquer coating on to keep it shiny and when the coating scratches you can take it off with acetone, polish, and coat again.

I'm looking for it to patina.

If i were you i honestly wouldnt even try; theres a good chance you could just ruin the looks of your nemesis; removing the coating from the engravings could be a real pain. If its just a cheap clone it might be worth a try, but if its a genuine nemesis i personally wouldnt try.

Btw i think the copper nemesis has a cool "steakpunk" vibe, and looks pretty unique.

It's a clone. I do not believe there's an authentic copper Nemesis out. I might be wrong though.

Scotch brite pads

Thanks!

 

[Asbestos4004]

I used Brasso and it worked.

 

[jp001]

I've used Simichrome Polish.
Just a speck of this stuff on a dry paper towel is enough to make it shine.
Nevertheless, if it oxidizes evenly I wouldn't bother with polish.