Furniture, Wood and Cabinetry Finishing - Sealing Brass from Oxidation

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Bart Beaudin
01-25-01, 08:49 PM
We have brass faucets that need to be continuously polished. Does anyone have a recommended coating that will reduce oxidation? I thought someone experienced with furniture refinishing might by chance have a solution to my problem.

Many thanks...Bart from Colorado

George
01-26-01, 03:51 PM
Bart:

Most brass fixtures (door plates, faucets, door knobs) come with a lacquer designed for metal as a coating. If your brass is tarnishing, then this finish has worn off.

The 'brass lacquer' I mentioned is available from most furniture refinishing supply houses, including the one at the link listed below.

BTW - severe tarnish on SOLID BRASS can be easily removed with white vinegar and 0000 steel wool.

Here's that link:

http://www.woodfinishsupply.com
Bart Beaudin
01-26-01, 07:57 PM
George:
Thanks for solving my problem. The link to a supplier was an excellent resource.

Bart Beaudin
01-26-01, 08:07 PM
George or Others:
I can't seem to find the product needed to solve my problem at http://www.woodfinishsupply.com/. I did a search with their search engine but didn't turn up anything.

I know I am doing something wrong...but can't figure it out.

Bart
arkayassoc
01-26-01, 10:57 PM
Bart,

I told you on the same post in another forum that you could buy spray laquer at most hardware stores, and you can also get it at Pep Boys (auto supply stores).
George
01-27-01, 06:45 AM
Bart:

That website as a "contact us" button - use it and ask for "Lacquer for Brass".