Brass Finish?
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Brass Finish?
How and what can I use to turn a cuboard turn from a polished brass finish into an antique brass finish cheaply? Is there a house hold chemical that can be rubbed on? turpintine, paint remover, mineral spirits? Thanks Kris
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Generally, ammonia fumes (not the actual ammonia liquid):
http://www.whitechapel-ltd.com/tech/antique_brass.shtml
http://www.whitechapel-ltd.com/tech/antique_brass.shtml
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It is small lock that has an oval shaped knob. It is not solid brass. I have too older ones in the house and want to as best I can give the new one (which only comes in stainless or polished brass for a reasonable price) the same antique look. Thanks
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Thank you
I remember those now
I believe the process only works on solid, un-lacquered brass
Which your piece is neither
I have not tried in on a piece like that myself to tell you it won't work for sure though
We used to send pieces out when I worked at a brass shop, and they wouldn't take lacquered, enameled, epoxied, or plated
Just raw solid brass
If you do give it a try, please let us know if it works
Off-hand, my advice as a former brass dealer would be to bite the bullet and pay for the matching handle
I remember those now
I believe the process only works on solid, un-lacquered brass
Which your piece is neither
I have not tried in on a piece like that myself to tell you it won't work for sure though
We used to send pieces out when I worked at a brass shop, and they wouldn't take lacquered, enameled, epoxied, or plated
Just raw solid brass
If you do give it a try, please let us know if it works
Off-hand, my advice as a former brass dealer would be to bite the bullet and pay for the matching handle