# chole and I got a new brass bed (and scarves)

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chole-and-i-got-a-new-brass-bed-and-scarves/340035>\
**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [January 15, 2006, 2:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chole-and-i-got-a-new-brass-bed-and-scarves/340035 "2006-01-15T02:50:50Z")\
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**Author:** ![parthenokinesis](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/cc9497/32.png) [@parthenokinesis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/parthenokinesis)\
**Post date:** [January 15, 2006, 2:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chole-and-i-got-a-new-brass-bed-and-scarves/340035/1 "2006-01-15T02:50:50Z")

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So, the question is, how do we best remove fingerprints and the like and still maintain the patina? We’re thinking Brasso or the like will remove the patina, and we like the vintage look.

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**Author:** ![Valgard](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/7feea3/32.png) [@Valgard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Valgard)\
**Post date:** [January 15, 2006, 3:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chole-and-i-got-a-new-brass-bed-and-scarves/340035/2 "2006-01-15T03:28:20Z")

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I’m sorry, I thought that this was going to be a question on how to make knots that hold securely and untie quickly…

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**Author:** ![Maia\_s\_Well](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/3bc359/32.png) [@Maia\_s\_Well](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maia_s_Well)\
**Post date:** [January 15, 2006, 3:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chole-and-i-got-a-new-brass-bed-and-scarves/340035/3 "2006-01-15T03:35:25Z")

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> [@Valgard](#):
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> I’m sorry, I thought that this was going to be a question on how to make knots that hold securely and untie quickly…

Hey, that’s a good question, too! We’ll appreciate tips on either, thanks much.