2007-03-20 08:11:32 · 8 answers · asked by Scamp 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
It may be varnished - get this off and plant it in the ground for a month or two. You will be amazed how antique it will then look. In the meantime open your door with a screwdriver
2007-03-24 02:17:25 · answer #1 · answered by Professor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Antique hardware companies sell darkening solution on-line. Couple of these sites are listed below.
It is also important to know if the new hardware has a protective finish on it to prevent tarnishing. If so, the finish will have to be removed before using this product. You can soak it in lacquer thinner for about an hour and then use steel wool to remove any removing finish.
2007-03-20 15:34:18 · answer #2 · answered by Ben D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
new brass fittings will come with a coat of clear lacquer. you will need to remove this first with nitromors or similar. Then it can age naturally or you could try wetting it then warming it in the oven this may speed the process of oxidation.
2007-03-20 15:26:57 · answer #3 · answered by andflors 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Soaing it in brown sause will make it appear brand new. So tomato sauce will? well you do the math.
2007-03-20 15:15:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sand over it, then re-paint it with brass paint.
2007-03-20 15:14:13 · answer #5 · answered by dansolo2000uk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get some patina and put on it, it will make it look old in a hurry.
2007-03-20 15:16:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vinegar will wear it down pretty quick!
2007-03-20 15:15:51 · answer #7 · answered by georgiarose_01 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leave outside for 6mnths this should do it
2007-03-23 23:31:06 · answer #8 · answered by frankyboy2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋