How can i destroy the chrome finish on my zippo without using sandpaper?

Question

i have a zippo lighter that i had to replace the lid on with another zippo lid. This lid has some of the chrome worn off and showa s dull brass looking finish that i cant make shine. I like this look,how can i make the rest of my zippo look like this?...im willing to try anything

sand paper isnt an option

Answer 1

i would think that the look is from wear. so accelerate the wear of the new parts... brass tumbler (bullet reloading stuff)... rock tumbler with no rocks....
Possible put into an empty coffee can... fill can half way with sand... tape up lid and roll for a few hours?

Answer 2

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Answer 3

If it was one of the "real" ZIPPO lighters that are made in Bedford, Pa. you could just go to www.zippo.com True Zippo lighters have a life time warranty on them and all you would have to do is ship it to them and they will either fix it or replace it free.

Answer 4

Best thing is fingernail polish remover. (BE CAREFUL,SEE BELOW)
Trust me on this.
There are two types of remover. Acetone, and non-acetone. Choose the Acetone, it's much stronger.
With a rag, or paper towel, just rub it on until you get the results you need. After finishing be sure to wipe your lighter down well, BEFORE using it, as nail polish is flammable.
Wella--- New lighter.

Answer 5

Ther are wonderful chemicals out there that can do this quick and easy for you...
let it soak in straight solution of a calcium, lime and rust remover... the Salts in this mixture should do the job...it did the very thing to my sink stopper.

Answer 6

no way that you yourself can do at home. the chemicals required are not something untrained people should use. go to a chroming shop. they can strip the old chrome off, as they have to do that to rechrome things. otherwise, you have to wear it off by some means like steel wool or sandpaper.

Answer 7

If your like a typical person with a lighter you carry it in your pocket, and in your pocket it gets rubbed by the jeans, and your loose change. I would try rubbing some pennies or something on it.

Answer 8

seperate the outer casing from the inner workings and boil the outer case. it should give it a frosted look.

Answer 9

drive over it with your car. Maybe paint one tire and back over it to make tire marks. That'll destroy it.

Answer 10

use a caustic paint remover or muratic acid