You can paint both sides of the hardware within seconds and save a ton of time.
How do re polish your front door handles.
Guys if you have thought about doing this go for it.
This works for your cookware too.
I think it took me a couple hours at most.
First off there are many different ways oil rubbed bronze can be achieved which is why it s difficult to match.
Some manufacturers use a brown plating or apply a clear coat over the top which won t change significantly as they age.
Be sure to refer to the product s manual for more information.
1 place your hardware in a disposable metal container.
If possible avoid overlapping them.
Tighten up your front door handle.
Create a paste from equal parts of flour vinegar and salt.
This makes the painting process seamless and easy.
Once you have removed excess dirt and grime from your hardware you re ready to disinfect it.
Then rinse it and buff it with a soft cloth.
2 add a good dollop of dish soap and fill with water.
And my kids loved it because i let them watch a show while i did it which they rarely get to do.
About a tablespoon apiece is a good place to begin depending on how much hardware you plan to clean.
Okay so here it is.
Gently rub the paste onto your solid brass and copper door hardware pro tip.
One word of caution when spray painting deadbolts or door handles use very light coats of paint.
The best way to get the paint off is with a slow cooker.
You can stick both the deadbolt door handle through the styrofoam and prop them against a bucket.
Disinfect your door hardware.
Then rub it onto the surface of the metal and wipe it clean with a cotton cloth.
It really is not a bad process at all.
An old soft t shirt is a better choice for thin brass plated surfaces.
How to paint exterior door handle.
Leave it for a couple of minutes and then wash it off with hot soapy water.
Sometimes simple wear and tear can make your door handle feel loose.
Use a lacquer thinner or a mixture of vinegar and salt scour with 0000 steel wool the finest available on solid brass but very carefully on plated surfaces.
Your brass or copper handles are restored.
Some contain harsh or abrasive chemicals that will damage the finish of your hardware.
Pay special attention to the disinfectants ingredients.
Scrub everything clean and then wipe it down with a dry towel.
Alternatively take a cut lemon and dip it in salt.