[pianotech] Brass: Cleaning: Lacquered?

[Paul Milesi, RPT]

I am trying to clean a brass pedal plate for a ca. 1998 Weber Upright (Young
Chang), badly spotted and/or rusted/corroded, possibly from floor cleaning
agents in the school.  Having a tough time making any headway, even with a
wire wheel.  Pretty sure it's brass, not just plated.  If lacquered, what's
the quickest and best way to remove so I can polish and maybe re-lacquer?
I've got 5-6 to do.

Thanks.

Paul Milesi, RPT
Washington, DC
(202) 667-3136
E-mail:  paul at pmpiano.com
Website:  http://www.pmpiano.com