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How to obtain antique copper finish on painted cast iron

Hi, I have some dummy spade hinges with a black finish that appears enameled over cast iron. I need to refinish it so it matches my front door hardware/lockset which is "antique copper" finish.

Derrick Chan
hobbyist - Mill Valley, California, USA
July 7, 2009

July 8, 2009

Hi, Derrick. Assuming paint will stick, paint them brown, then paint them copper color and wipe the copper color away from the edges and high points before or after it dries.

Regards,

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

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