Anyone know what material is used to coat polished brass (to prevent tarnishing) such as bathroom fixtures? I appears to be much tougher than clear lacquer. Polyurethane, maybe? Any info will be appreciated.
Gary
Coating for polished brass
Feb 15, 2010
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I once worked on an epoxy solid resin for a clear powder coat. That was for high end stuff like Moen, Kohler.
Pete Keillor
Chromium plate :-)
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Thanks, Pete, I'll look into that area. If available, that type of coating should be nearly indestructible.
Gary
Pete Keillor wrote:
Nowdays these are often high-tech physical vapor deposition coatings (PVD) See:
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Hahahaa! The only coating that lasts.
There is a special lacquer for this purpose. I've used it on my front door handle and it's lasted for 3 years so far. I can't couch for how long it will last in a bathroom though.
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That should have been "vouch" not couch. Art
Older items, clear lacquer, Newer stuff: clear powder coat. Have a few options there.
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----- Original Message ----- From: "gk" Newsgroups: rec.crafts.metalworking Sent: 15 February, 2010 7:22 PM Subject: Re: Coating for polished brass
I soaked the parts in lacquer thinner and removed the old finish with steel wool then buffed on a cloth wheel. It didn't need much buffing as it was already pretty much polished and just needed a touch up where the steel wool had scratched it. Another cleaning with lacquer thinner to remove the buffing compound and wax and it was ready for the new finish coat. Art
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