2006-07-08 16:10:27 · 4 answers · asked by dawn 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Clean with white vinegar and salt. After you clean the pieces, you want to apply clear shellac. That will keep them from tarnishing.
2006-07-08 16:13:45 · answer #1 · answered by Rainbow 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in case you want to maintain the brass end, purely use Brasso to scrub it. If the article is broken and additionally you want to alter the excellent seem of it, attempt spray portray it. Use tape to cover the factors you do no longer want to painted or attempt this: First you may desire to scrub and dry the piece. next, you spray to cover the piece with a primer and whilst it quite is dry, you seem for tough spots and delicate them out with a great sand paper or steel wool. Primer returned to cover. whilst primer is carefully dry (approximately 2-4 hours), you are able to paint with any colour water based paint. you are going to be able to word quite a few layers of paint, making specific it dries in between sprays. Wait 24 hours, then word a easy coat of paint sealer. Semi gloss or flat is a great end for a sparkling, expert seem.. good luck
2016-12-10 06:44:19 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of those type items are coated with a clear lacquer to stabilize the surface and keep them from tarnishing.
2006-07-08 16:14:35 · answer #3 · answered by uncle bob 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
white!!! would add a heaven like presence to ur home. would look really creative
2006-07-08 16:15:40 · answer #4 · answered by Wesley 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋