Care and
Cleaning of Bronze
Bronze will naturally darken and
age to a deep green finish with time. This 'antique' look is quite beautiful in
the proper setting.
If you would prefer to keep more
of the original finish, it is necessary that the bronze be properly waxed on a
regular basis. Like polishing your car or your shoes, polishing your bronze
with wax will protect it from nature's elements. Polishing will remove any
white spots or dirt spots from the bronze as well as seal the bronze from
moisture. We recommend Johnson paste wax in the yellow can for the Verdi green
finish. For the French Brown bronze finish, we recommend either the Johnson
paste wax or the Kiwi brown wax shoe polish.
Use a paintbrush to apply the
wax to the bronze. Put a light coat over the entire piece with an additional
amount in any problem areas. Let the wax sit a few minutes and then use a rag
or electric buffer to polish the piece. If spots remain, reapply the wax and
polish once again. The wax should be applied several times a year for best
results, more often in extreme temperatures or high humidity levels.
On the French brown bronze
finish, we recommend using the product WD40 to clean off any water spots, if
your sculpture is outdoors. We also recommend using Armor All to restore shine
to your sculpture.
Fountains should also be
winterized in very cold climates. Customer will want to be sure that the pipes
are completely dry and wrapped before the onset of freezing temperatures.
