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Refinishing old bathtub feet, faucet and shower curtain ring
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I just purchased a wonderful old 1919 cast iron bathtub. I am sandblasting and powder coating the tub, but have spent HOURS and a LOT of elbow grease to try and bring the brass luster back to the shower curtain ring, faucet and shower spicket (these are all large pieces). There must be a quicker easier way!

consumer - Las Vegas, NV, USA
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If there is any lacquer on the pieces it must be removed with lacquer thinner [linked by editor to product info at Amazon]. Then vinegar plus salt will attack the tarnish rapidly. Try a small inconspicuous area because this solution will leave the brass looking rather "raw" rather than warm, but I think you will be able to restpre the warm look with a commercial brass polish like Brasso [linked by editor to product info at Amazon].
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Ted Mooney, P.E. finishing.com Brick, New Jersey |