Okay so here it is.
How do re polish your front door handles.
How to paint exterior door handle.
If possible avoid overlapping them.
Some contain harsh or abrasive chemicals that will damage the finish of your hardware.
Disinfect your door hardware.
Your brass or copper handles are restored.
Be sure to refer to the product s manual for more information.
Use a lacquer thinner or a mixture of vinegar and salt scour with 0000 steel wool the finest available on solid brass but very carefully on plated surfaces.
And my kids loved it because i let them watch a show while i did it which they rarely get to do.
Scrub everything clean and then wipe it down with a dry towel.
Pay special attention to the disinfectants ingredients.
This makes the painting process seamless and easy.
Sometimes simple wear and tear can make your door handle feel loose.
This works for your cookware too.
Then rub it onto the surface of the metal and wipe it clean with a cotton cloth.
Guys if you have thought about doing this go for it.
Alternatively take a cut lemon and dip it in salt.
2 add a good dollop of dish soap and fill with water.
Tighten up your front door handle.
It really is not a bad process at all.
About a tablespoon apiece is a good place to begin depending on how much hardware you plan to clean.
The best way to get the paint off is with a slow cooker.
Scour the doorknob to remove the surface layer of built up grime corrosion and tarnish.
You can stick both the deadbolt door handle through the styrofoam and prop them against a bucket.
One word of caution when spray painting deadbolts or door handles use very light coats of paint.
You can paint both sides of the hardware within seconds and save a ton of time.
Once you have removed excess dirt and grime from your hardware you re ready to disinfect it.
1 place your hardware in a disposable metal container.
Some manufacturers use a brown plating or apply a clear coat over the top which won t change significantly as they age.
I think it took me a couple hours at most.
Gently rub the paste onto your solid brass and copper door hardware pro tip.
Once you re done apply a clear coat spray to the handle and parts to keep it sealed and protected.
Leave it for a couple of minutes and then wash it off with hot soapy water.
Front door hardware not so much.
An old soft t shirt is a better choice for thin brass plated surfaces.