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I Need to Know How to "Age" the Look of New Chrome

I have a pedestal sink from the 1800's that I'm going to install in a new home. The fixtures can't be used on it, so I have a brand new chrome faucet that I would like to give an "aged" look to. I've been told that it can be acid washed, but I don't want to do anything without having really good instructions. Any advice please?

R. West
- Memphis, Tennessee
2001

The best way to age metal is to soak it in vinegar ⇦ in bulk on eBay or Amazon [affil link] for an hour then leave it to dry for a day or so.

Harry Wright
- Essex, UK
2004

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