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Either remove or mask-off the hardware. Restore the shine with a good brass cleaner, applied with a soft cloth (protect your skin with rubber gloves). A soft buffing wheel, fitted into an electric drill, speeds polishing. Protect the finish by spraying on a light coat of clear lacquer or brass sealer. Remove badly tarnished hardware and place it in undiluted ammonia for about an hour before polishing.
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