Summary for restoration of doorknob brass finishes Discussion
The thread on brass finish restoration is very brief, but the focus keyphrase is restoration of doorknob brass finishes. The original poster says they have 29 Emtek door knobs for door locks, bought about six months earlier, and wants them repainted to match the same satin brass look. No detailed repair method or vendor recommendation is given in the excerpt, and the only named responses are signatures from Jim Treglio and Michael Liu, without visible advice attached. As a result, the practical takeaway is simply that the request is about refinishing or recoloring existing brass door hardware to a satin brass appearance, but the excerpt does not provide a confirmed solution, process, or source for the work. Readers would need the full thread or a plating/finishing specialist for specific restoration guidance.
RFQ: Hi, I need help finding someone who can restore my 29 Emtek door knobs for door locks. I bought them maybe 6 months ago and would like to have them repainted with the same finished look color as satin brass.
I would hate to have to order new ones all again and waste money.
I prefer to have these knobs just repainted, retouched; they are scratched. I am hoping to hear back from you as soon as possible!
Daisy Medrano
home owner – Texas
August 24, 2024
Ed. note: This RFQ is outdated, but technical replies are welcome, and readers are encouraged to post their own RFQs. But no public commercial suggestions please ( huh? why?).
Multiple threads merged: please forgive chronology errors and repetition 🙂
Q. I am a certified installer of Baldwin Brass Locks. I have a number of customers who are interested in restoring the exterior finish of the plates which have become severely tarnished. Please advise as to the best method of bring back a bright brass finish.
Many Thanks.
Robert W. Schupp, Jr.
mill & cabinet shop – Huntsville, Alabama
2002
A. To refinish Baldwin hardware your local electro plating co. or metal polishing company can help . The process is stripping the clear coat and repolish, then clear lacquer coat.
Gary Patigler
– Richmond, California
A. Baldwin was the first company to introduce PVD coatings on locks, so you may not have a plated product. They offered them with lifetime guarantees, so it may be possible that your hardware is under warranty. I would suggest checking with them.
I should add that the PVD coatings do last much longer than the lacquered units, so you may also consider replacing your door hardware.
Jim Treglio – scwineryreview.com
PVD Consultant & Wine Lover
San Diego, California
? Sorry, I couldn’t help but wonder if you will be refinishing one of Baldwin’s “lifetime finishes”.
Jake Koch
G. J. Nikolas &Co.,Inc.
Bellwood, Illinois
Q. Jim,
1) When did Baldwin introduce the PVD “Lifetime Finish” for door hardware? I just bought one of these locks for my front door.
2) Is it Titanium Nitride or Titanium Carbonide or ?
Thanks,
Michael Liu Taylor
specialty stainless steel distributor – Dallas, Texas
2002