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-----How to Prep and Blacken Brass Lettering
September 8, 2008
I am the Entrance Chair to our community and am interested in changing the letters from brass to black. From what I am told they are brass and some of the letters are tarnished and worn. I would like to make them a satin finish black and need all the help on how to do it or where to maybe send them.
Any help is appreciated and very needed.
Lynn Moore
- Columbus, Ohio USA
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Hi, Lynn. While you could find a plating or metal finishing shop that specializes in this sort of thing, I think you will find that your local trophy shop is positioned to do this brass blackening expeditiously for you.
The chemical used is selenium dioxide / Gravoxide, but it might be a large jump from knowing the chemical name to acquiring the knowledge and skill to do a good job of it. Best of luck either way.
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