Brushed Brass Elevator Door Refinishing Help Please 

Letter 10016 I have several elevator doors that are a "Brushed Brass Finish". My boss wants them to have a brighter (gold) look when I refinish them. I have found that I can apply Noxon 7 [link is to product info at Amazon] with a Scotch Brite Pad to polish them to a brighter finish, then I apply a clearcoat to protect them, however it takes quite a bit of time and I have lots of "scuff marks" that I am sure will be more pronounced on the larger surfaces when I am done. Does anyone have any suggestions on other methods to ensure a more consistent pattern and maybe even cut the time it is taking me ? Thank you, Kenny E [name deleted for privacy] - Louisville, Kentucky

Dear Kenny, A gold-dyed lacquer may help. It would take many thin coats to provide a uniform finish over large areas such as elevator doors. This would take a great deal of practice to achieve that technique, so maybe the way you're doing it now might be best. A lot of clearcoats contain additives that would "telegraph" the buff marks, almost magnifying them. Maybe a coating that didn't do that could help as well. Good luck, Jake Koch G. J. Nikolas & Co., Inc. Bellwood, Illinois   Kenny, you must stay with the grain. G.J. Nikolas does make a good product. We do this type of metal refinishing on a regular basis. It takes a lot of practice and the right equipment. Thanks, Dennis B [name deleted for privacy] - Louisville, Kenntucky