Brass protective film

[Atomic Donut]

What methods do you guys use to remove the protective layer off of a new brass belt buckle? I have Flintz polish I'm looking to apply. Thanks in advance!

[CBR_rider]

I've just used a little Flintz before.. I take that back, I think once I didn't have anything so I used some metal polish that I had for my motorcycles. Worked fine..

[micro911]

If it is a clear coat, I think acetone will do it.

[S2V]

boil it... I haven't noticed the thin film on the belt buckles, but for badges, boiling for several hours works!

[ncortez11]

Hoppe's gun cleaner solvent. A little of it will take care of the layer.

[jdubs71]

X2 for boiling it and then use brasso.

[Ron-Solo]

boil it... I haven't noticed the thin film on the belt buckles, but for badges, boiling for several hours works!

X2 for boiling it and then use brasso.

Yep. Boil it, then Brasso.

[Atomic Donut]

Thanks everyone. I boiled it with a little baking soda and it seemed to work.