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scott spencer
06-04-2005, 7:49 AM
This is a bit OT, but we've got a new leather chair that has bright shiny nail heads on the front, and they're just a bit too "loud". Any tips for dulling or antiquing brass?

TIA!

Tom Pritchard
06-06-2005, 9:52 PM
Scott, take a look at this site, the stuff they are selling is very inexpensive.

I could have Larraine spill some coffee on them!! :eek: :D :D :p

Antiquing chemical (http://www.rufkahrs.com/hardw4/darken1.html)

"Used to antique or darken brass, copper, bronze, or tin. Easy to apply and causes no dimensional change. Gradual color change lets you control the color. Works on most non-coated metals. Informative label and available in three sizes...2 oz., 8 oz. & 32 oz.

Use as a dip or paint it on. To stop darkening process just put harware under water. Dry the hardware. Then use a polish to highlight the top surface. Gives brass hardware an antiqued look. Our #J-3450 Nevr-dull metal polish works well to highlight. When used as a dip use a non-metal container. See label for complete instructions. ***It will not work on our Trunk Hardware with a "D" in front of the item number. You can do some of the trunk hardware if you grind through the brassy finish then the solution will darken those areas giving a simulated antique "Blotchy Look" like old trunks look. Antiqued Hardware can't be returned.***"

scott spencer
06-07-2005, 8:45 AM
Thanks Tom. How much does Larraine charge for her coffee treatment? :D