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How to Refinish Antique Brass Finish Door Knob

Learn how to refinish your antique brass door knob with this easy guide. Start by cleaning and stripping the old finish, then polish the brass to restore its shine. Neutralize any residue, protect with clear lacquer, and reinstall the knobs. This DIY project will rejuvenate your brass door knobs, adding elegance and charm to your doors.<br><br> <br><br>

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How to Refinish Antique Brass Finish Door Knob

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  1. How to Refinish Antique Brass Finish Door Knob

  2. Antique Brass Door Knobs • First, you need to get rid of the brass door knobs from the door. Check them well for the presence of dirt, grease, or old paint and clean them thoroughly to get rid of these. The cleaning is possible by using a gentle soap and water solution. In order to make sure they are well dried, let them dry thoroughly before continuing. Stripping Old Finish • When your antique brass door knob has a lacquered finish, you'll have to eliminate it. The lacquer remover has to be applied and it needs to be left in the car for a while which is according to the manufacturer's instructions. After that, lightly scrub off the lacquer with a soft brush to take off the lacquer and reveal the brass underneath. Polishing • After the old finish has been taken out, the brass is now ready to be polished. Apply a good brass polish and a soft cloth to an easy surface and start rubbing the surface. Polish the shoes on the whole surface in a circular motion, and ensure that all the areas are covered for a uniform shine.

  3. Neutralizing • Upon completion of the process, eliminate any remaining polish residue by using a mixture of water and baking soda. This step is very important to stop the polish from working on the brass and make it possible to change it. Protecting • The aim is to safeguard the recently polished antique brass door knob by using a clear lacquer. Thus, this will not only prevent the brass from the air and moisture, which are the main culprits of tarnishing, but also it will seal the brass. Let the lacquer to be dried completely as per the instructions on the product. Reinstallation • After the lacquer has dried up, the brass door knobs are reinstalled on your doors. Do not forget to handle them with care to not scratch the new finishing. The antique brass door knob will be cleaned and polished, thus making it look like a new one, and at the same time, it will have the timeless elegance to any room. This DIY project not only keeps the antique charm of the fixtures but also adds up the overall appearance of your doors.

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