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Q. What should I use to 'finish' a brand new bronze (CDA 385) door/entry set? I've been told to clean it first with Brass-o, then apply 3 coats of Incralac ⇦ on eBay or Amazon [affil link] . Suggestions?
Thomas U. [last name deleted for privacy by Editor]- Mobridge, South Dakota
A. Dear Thomas,
Since the doors are brand new, did the manufacturer already apply a clear coat? Check with them and see, if so, you should be okay for awhile. If not, Brasso ⇦ on eBay or Amazon [affil link] or another polishing compound would work fine, but before applying the clear coating, you need to chemically clean (acetone ⇦ on eBay or Amazon [affil link] Flammable! ) the door and remove all traces of the polishing compound. I think Incralac ⇦ on eBay or Amazon [affil link] is an acrylic lacquer, this would not last too well on areas that will be handled, such as doorknobs or pulls. A nitrocellulose lacquer sprayed as a base coat and then top coated with the acrylic lacquer would give you the best durability there.
Good luck,
Jake KochG. J. Nikolas &Co.,Inc.
Bellwood, Illinois
Hey Thomas, How is your brass looking? Just ran across this post.
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