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Refinish a faucet

I have a faucet that has an antique brass finish. Is it possible to refinish and get a chrome finish on this?

June Nguyen
- West Covina, California, USA
2003

Chrome plating of anything (even orchids) is possible, Ms. Nguyen. But the real answer may be that faucets are mass-produced, resulting in very low labor cost -- so refinishing will probably cost more than a new faucet, and you may lose interest. Refinishing onesy-twosies is an extremely labor intensive process that is justified when an item is quite expensive, of heirloom quality, or of sentimental value to you though.

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
2003

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