Metal finishing Q&As since 1989
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Refinishing old bathtub feet, faucet and shower curtain ring
2006
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 spigot (these are all large pieces). There must be a quicker easier way!
Jodie Durnerin
consumer - Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
2006
If there is any lacquer on the pieces it must be removed with
lacquer thinner [on
eBay or
Amazon]. Then vinegar
[in bulk on
eBay or
Amazon] 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 restore the warm look with a commercial brass polish like Brasso
[on
eBay or
Amazon].
Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
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