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AVEL Louis XIII Strong Water is a professional deoxidizer designed to quickly and effectively remove oxidation from copper and its alloys: brass, bronze, pewter... Its super-powerful formula acts deep down to restore the original shine of metal objects, whether they are decorative pieces, utensils, or antique items. Easy to apply with a cotton wick pad, it can be combined with AVEL Louis XIII No. 0000 Steel Wool for more intensive renovation work, particularly on bronze. For chased areas or hard-to-reach spots, using a Small Spreading Brush is recommended. After deoxidation, it is advisable to rinse thoroughly and then apply AVEL Louis XIII MECANO Metal Polish for a brilliant finish. For long-lasting protection against oxidation, AVEL Louis XIII Crystal Varnish will provide an invisible, resistant barrier.

Thanks to its acid and silica base, the highly powerful formulation of LOUIS XIII AVEL STRONG WATER is both cleansing and deoxidizing. Its action is both mechanical and chemical. It is intended for heavily oxidized or very dirty copper and its alloys.

• Powerful deoxidizing agents
• Specific components for non-ferrous metals
• Concentrated liquid formula

Preparation:

Shake the container vigorously until the whitish deposit has completely disappeared.

Application:

Apply AVEL Louis XIII Eau Forte using an AVEL Louis XIII cotton wool pad.

For bronze, rub with AVEL No. 0000 Steel Wool.

Use a spreading brush for chased parts or hard-to-reach areas.

Action:

Leave the product to act until the oxidation has disappeared.

Rinsing:

Rinse thoroughly with clean water to neutralize the product.

Finishing:

Apply MECANO Metal Polish to enhance the shine.

Protection:

To prevent re-oxidation, protect with AVEL Louis XIII Crystal Varnish (resistant to water, detergents, and sea air, non-yellowing).

Copper items (antique or decorative)

Brass (handles, candlesticks, instruments, etc.)

Bronze (statues, ornaments)

Pewter and other alloys

Renovation and maintenance of oxidized metals

The use of gloves is recommended. To protect your objects against any future oxidation due to the action of air and water, and thus avoid repeated cleaning, use AVEL LOUIS XIII CRYSTAL VARNISH (Ref. 3823) (interior-exterior varnish, colorless and transparent). It does not yellow, does not flake, and resists detergents, water, sea air...