Oil-rubbed bronze finish lends sophistication to door fixtures.
There are several processes available for changing a bright and brash brass finish on a lighting, bath or kitchen fixture to an oil-rubbed bronze finish. Some of the available products include the Rub 'n Buff in Spanish copper, Liver of Sulphur solution or Brass Darkening Solution. These will change the over bright finish found on most brass fixtures into the darkened, rich, old world look provided by the oil-rubbed bronze look. The patina of the oil rubbed-bronze finish looks more expensive and adds a greater degree of depth to the bath or kitchen than the typical bright yellow "builder's brass" finish.
Instructions
1. Try to ensure that the brass fixture is truly brass rather than electroplate or plastic. Plastic produces a dull thud sound when tapped with the finger or with a metal object. Electroplate is harder to spot and may require looking up the manufacturer on the Internet to investigate any manufacturing process information located on the website.
2. Remove any clear coat or protective finish from the fixture with a few drops of lacquer thinner on a clean, cotton cloth. Rub the lacquer thinner with the cloth in small circles all over the fixture until you remove all the clear shiny finish.
3. Move the project to a well-ventilated area, such as a back porch or open outside area, spread newspaper down under the fixture to protect the work surface and put on rubber protective gloves.
4. Apply one of the three finish solutions to the fixture, according to the manufacturer's instructions, and allow the piece to dry, also in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
5. Finish the project by spraying the fixture with a clear, protective spray paint to protect the new oil-rubbed bronze finish.
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