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Brass faucet finish problems

I have old brass faucets in my bath (built in 89). I took them and the tub jet covers to a local electroplating company for refinish. They looked good for about a month. The job was terrible. I don't know how to get parts to change everything to something different, nickel.bronze. Does this electroplating work? Can it be guaranteed? I don't like the brass but could live with it provided I could get a finish that lasts. Any suggestions?

Thanks

Joe Johnson
home owner - Petaluma, California
August 1, 2009

Without pictures it's difficult to give you any advise on what went wrong during the plating process.
Beyond that if you are looking to create a good finish on the hardware and they are real bronze (not just plated) there are a number of finishes that you can do in your own home that will stand up to a few years of wear and tear.

Marc Banks
blacksmith - Boone, North Carolina
September 7, 2009

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