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    Hi All, Have just aquired an old Fire Screen in good condition but in need of a good clean before giving it a Wax finish. Any advise on what to clean it with first would be appreciated. Thanks Brian.

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    If you are not trying to remove old finish, then just soap and water.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Durham Lad View Post
    Hi All, Have just aquired an old Fire Screen in good condition but in need of a good clean before giving it a Wax finish. Any advise on what to clean it with first would be appreciated. Thanks Brian.
    Wouldn’t a wax finish on a fire screen just melt ?

    Cheers Matt.

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    If you mean one of the pressed brass ones? They are just brass -possibly treated for a brown patina? if so go gentle -If after polished brass - then can be more vigorous - but not abrasive with course things. Photos would help!!! Steel mesh is something else. Oh and wax finish on a fire screen best be for something that covers -ONLY when not in use. For hopefully obvious reasons!

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    Default Fire Screen

    Hi Matt, Fire screens are not meant to be used in front of an open fire only to cover up an unused one. Brian.

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    Default Fire Screen

    thanks China. Brian.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Durham Lad View Post
    Hi Matt, Fire screens are not meant to be used in front of an open fire only to cover up an unused one. Brian.
    Durham,

    I beg too differ, a lot of open fire places I have seen do have a screen to stop embers.

    Yes tho granted there are screens that are just ornamental, too just cover the fire pit area.

    Cheers Matt.

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