Brass typically comes in two different forms: lacquered and unlacquered. While the brass itself is no different, lacquered brass is finished with a protective coating to prevent tarnishing.

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To begin polishing your brass, clean the item thoroughly in warm soapy water, then dry with a soft cloth. It may well be that the brass is not tarnished at all, but the lacquer has become dirty.