Maratac AAA Cu tarnish progression

Candle Power Flashlight Forum

Help Support CPF:

Cu is looking "Good" .... :devil:​



MAAA11.jpg



MACU1.jpg
 
Last edited:
I actually like the XP-E emitter...makes the light a little "throwier" than an XP-G would, plus they usually have a better tint than XP-Gs in my experience.
 
Toohotruk said:
I actually like the XP-E emitter...makes the light a little "throwier" than an XP-G would, plus they usually have a better tint than XP-Gs in my experience.
Click to expand...

+1, me too.
I find that the XP-E gives much better results in the lower light levels especially identifying different colors e.g. shirts blue, green, dark gray etc. ditto. shorts, jeans, trousers etc. Low mode is very good indeed. XP-E is certainly not out-dated, in fact, in this application I'd say that it's 'right on the money'.
 
Some great photos here! The shiny green/brown patina on some of these lights is beautiful - almost like some classic bronze sculptures.
 
I can't wait until my Copper Embassy Pen arrives.

Has anyone thought of doing a sort of oil-rubbed treatment on their light? I know a lot of bronze sculptures are rubbed with oil to both prevent overdone natural patina and to give it a nice, dark texture.
 
jake royston said:
Please post some pictures of the copper embassy pen when it gets there. I've always wanted to see one.
Click to expand...

Sure will. I'll have to shine up the Maratac so I can see if it and the pen have similar tarnishes. :twothumbs
 
I'm curious if one of you willing to alter the looks (temporarily) would do a little experiment for me. I'm sure with some vinegar or dedicated copper polish, much of the original untarnished look could be restored (not that anyone in their right mind would want to 😀 ) but my question is: "Can aggressive rubbing against, say, a jean's pant leg remove a patch of tarnish, or is chemical treatment the only valid way?"

Thanks for trying it out for me!
 
mzil said:
I'm curious if one of you willing to alter the looks (temporarily) would do a little experiment for me. I'm sure with some vinegar or dedicated copper polish, much of the original untarnished look could be restored (not that anyone in their right mind would want to 😀 ) but my question is: "Can aggressive rubbing against, say, a jean's pant leg remove a patch of tarnish, or is chemical treatment the only valid way?"

Thanks for trying it out for me!
Click to expand...

I'm going to guess that pocket wear won't keep tarnish and/or completely remove a patch of tarnish, but I can say with some confidence that it'll keep severe tarnish from forming.

I will say that my Maratac's finish is now "brushed" instead of shiny. Thanks Bar Keepers Friend…
 
mzil said:
I'm curious if one of you willing to alter the looks (temporarily) would do a little experiment for me. I'm sure with some vinegar or dedicated copper polish, much of the original untarnished look could be restored (not that anyone in their right mind would want to 😀 ) but my question is: "Can aggressive rubbing against, say, a jean's pant leg remove a patch of tarnish, or is chemical treatment the only valid way?"
Click to expand...
You can try it very easily yourself by going in the basement and rubbing on some of the copper plumbing, or going through your change for one of the older solid copper pennies and seeing the results.
 
mzil said:
I'm curious if one of you willing to alter the looks (temporarily) would do a little experiment for me. I'm sure with some vinegar or dedicated copper polish, much of the original untarnished look could be restored (not that anyone in their right mind would want to 😀 ) but my question is: "Can aggressive rubbing against, say, a jean's pant leg remove a patch of tarnish, or is chemical treatment the only valid way?"

Thanks for trying it out for me!
Click to expand...

Yes the tarnish can rub off, though how long it takes depends on the abrasiveness of the material you are using to rub the copper against. You can easily take a scotch brite pad and remove the tarnish. The advantage of a chemical treatment is that it will more evenly remove the tarnish. With the abrasive pad, the grooves in the knurling will not be easy to clean.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Latest posts

Back
Top