How To Maintain Brass Fixtures in your Tacoma Real Estate Home

Real polished brass finishes on hardware and plumbing fixtures are preserved by the factory with a coat of clear lacquer finish. The lacquer prevents oxidation and tarnishing. Most of the shiny brass or antique brass finishes we see today feature a plated or painted finish, not real polished brass. You will find real polished brass only on very expensive hardware and old hardware. If your fixtures have real polished brass, you can preserve the finish. First you must meticulously clean the surface with a cleaner or buffing compound. You can also clean and polish brass with 0000-grade steel wool and a paint stripper. Once the brass is polished, apply a high-quality, non- abrasive, polymer-based car wax. If you prefer a more durable finish, apply lacquer or exterior polyurethane sealer. Wipe down the surface with lacquer thinner, and handle the surface only with clean cloths. Fingerprints contain skin oils that can damage the finish. After the surface is clean, apply the clear coating. If your fixture has a brass finish with a polished, clear finish, don't use strong or abrasive cleaners. Instead, apply a coat of paste wax or automotive wax or a product like Faucet Bright to polish and protect the surface.

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