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Is There a "Rub-On" Brass Finish?

Hello,

I have 2 brass plated antique wall sconces and over the years the brass plate has rubbed off. I would be really grateful if anyone knows of a "rub-on" brass product that I could use to restore some type of brass finish to the metal. I would rather not paint the sconces, or go to the expense of having them replated.

Many thanks in advance,

William Johns
homeowner - Chicago, IL, USA
2004

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2004

I know for only one rub on brass plating process. Immersion brass plating process also exists, but only cyanide based.

Rub on brass for zinc:
10 parts of saturated ammonium chloride solution
1 part copper carbonate ⇦ on eBay or Amazon [affil link]
Mix ingredients and rub it on zinc or zinc plated object(well degreased and oxide free!).

Good luck!

Goran Budija
- Zagreb , Croatia

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There is a wax based compound called Rub n Buff ⇦ on eBay or Amazon [affil link] , that comes in many tints, and may serve.

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