Is this brass? It's nonmagnetic, and it's very thin, so I don't think it's more than the visible layer. Also, how do I go about removing or reducing the scratches without removing the texture?
It's an antique lighter, and it also has a wind up music box inside.
>>1234826
Yes it is brass. No there is no way to remove the scratches without damaging the texture. The damage is done.
>>1234829
Not brass. It's coated or plated with something.
>>1234826
>how do I go about removing or reducing the scratches without removing the texture?
You probably can't. The scratches are called 'character' - let it be.
>>1236185
>Plated
Is it a chink copy?
>>1236198
No from Japan.
>>1236200
So its a rat copy? Same shit.