How to Clean & Shine Door Hardware
Many times the budget for a home remodeling project just does not allow for purchasing all brand new items. When working with doors, you may decide that the hardware needs to be salvaged and restored rather than replaced. The metal that door hardware is made from often has received varying degrees of abuse and ill-fated attempts at painting or staining over it. The proper way to do this can be time consuming, but your reward will be clean door hardware with a shiny, like-new finish. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Chemical stripper
- Polishing compound (ultra fine)
- Lacquer thinner
- Acrylic polyurethane clear coat
- Brush
Instructions
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Remove the hardware from the door. Use a chemical stripper according to the directions from the manufacturer. A chemical stripper is usually necessary to remove the portions of the clear coat that remain.
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Apply a polishing compound by rubbing it into the hardware and buffing out all the scratches likely caused by the cleaner. This process is not complicated; it just involves lots of elbow grease.
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Clean the hardware thoroughly using a lacquer thinner so that you remove all chemicals and residue from the polish.
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Finish the job by applying clear coat to the hardware. Apply a light coat of acrylic polyurethane, allow it to dry for about 5 minutes and apply another light coat. Let the clear coat cure untouched for at least 48 hours before putting it back on the door.
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