I've been rebuilding a 100 yr old trunk and the hinges are in good shape but badly tarnished, I've tried Brasso cleaner and scrubbing with a coarse sponge but no luck. I've seen on TV a product that supposedly cleans jewelry and things that are tarnished but not a clue what it is called? Any help would be greatly appreciated on ideas to help clean up the handles.
thank you
2006-10-03 13:14:58 · 6 answers · asked by francis 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
If the CLR doesn't work try a product called Navel Jelly it is a rust remover and it works fantastic on most things.
Good Luck Bill
2006-10-03 13:27:41 · answer #1 · answered by bill e 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it possible to remove the hinges?
If so, that would be the best thing to do, because you can spray them with a gold paint or silver.
If not, try Vim or Spray nine.
2006-10-03 22:43:20 · answer #2 · answered by sweetcitywoman2002 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you may want to reconsider whether to clean them at all - if they are functioning - doesn't it add to the character of the piece to have them tarnished? If not try soaking them in ZIP-STRIP because they may have a finish on them that brasso can't penetrate - be careful don't destroy them
2006-10-03 20:26:24 · answer #3 · answered by cvorse_04 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
spray nine you may want to isolate the hinges first.
2006-10-03 22:15:36 · answer #4 · answered by Jack 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might be C.L.R. Calcium, lime and rust remover.
2006-10-03 20:23:08 · answer #5 · answered by Jeep Driver 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
old is better leave it and polyurethane them
2006-10-04 01:02:38 · answer #6 · answered by T C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋