lillybettybabs Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 I'm in the process of decorating our hallway, Id like to keep the door handles to save some cash but they are very tainted. Any tips on cleaning them up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majorbloodnock Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Good old Brasso. It's amazing how much crud it'll shift off. Beware, though; any brass cleaner you use will remove any protective lacquer that was on there originally, so you'll need to either clean the brass regularly from that point onward or apply a new coat of lacquer, which you can normally get from a boat chandler. A useful article is here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 I've left mine but then I quite like the old patina, and they are over 100 years old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted August 12, 2011 Author Share Posted August 12, 2011 I think these are the B & Q era. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Ahh, I see. have they been lacquered then? New ones usually are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted August 12, 2011 Author Share Posted August 12, 2011 They where tainted when we moved in so i guess the lacquer is wearing off. I'll give the lacquer removal and cleaning a go. Hopefully the boatyard in Banbury will do the lacquer. Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
