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Refinishing old bathtub feet, faucet and shower curtain ring

2006

I just purchased a wonderful old 1919 cast iron bathtub. I am sandblasting and powder coating the tub, but have spent HOURS and a LOT of elbow grease to try and bring the brass luster back to the shower curtain ring, faucet and shower spigot (these are all large pieces). There must be a quicker easier way!

Jodie Durnerin
consumer - Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

2006

If there is any lacquer on the pieces it must be removed with lacquer thinner ⇦ on eBay or Amazon [affil link] Flammable! . Then vinegar ⇦in bulk on eBay or Amazon [affil link] plus salt will attack the tarnish rapidly. Try a small inconspicuous area because this solution will leave the brass looking rather "raw" rather than warm, but I think you will be able to restore the warm look with a commercial brass polish like Brasso ⇦ on eBay or Amazon [affil link] .

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
Ted is available for instant help
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