Brass Door handle / knob Polishing & Re Lacquering Experiment (Rustins Metal Lacquer)

Brass Door handle / Knob Polishing & Re Lacquering Experiment (Rustins Metal Lacquer):-
In this video I test my restoration skills and conduct a little experiment by improving the cosmetic look of some old and tarnished household brass door handles that I have meaning to clean up for a while.....
Much elbow grease has been expended in the making of this video by polishing up the door knobs to a high sheen then trying an alternative experimental method to seal in the shine, I used T CUT Metal Polish and coated the shiny brass handles with Rustins Metal Lacquer.
Timestamps:-
0:02 Introduction.
0:45 The Polishing Process.
02:09 Optional Disassembly & Door Handle reversal instructions.
05:23 Polishing result and Lacquering technique explained.
06:45 Applying the Lacquer to Brass Handles.
09:00 Experimental lacquer application.
09:50 The Experiment result.
10:30 The Second Coat.
13:20 Future Plan disclosure.
#TarnishedBrass #ReLacquerbrass TheRepairer

[@jlh5995]

Hey to The Repairer - thank you for taking the time to produce this excellent video tutorial on refinishing brass door hardware.

[@danilodesnica3821]

Thanks for posting this, it's exactly what I needed - we even have the exact same door handles (from Homebase in 1985 LOL!)

[@TheRepairer]

Good luck with the reacquiring it’s good to know the 1985 handles are lasting well.

[@danilodesnica3821]

@@TheRepairer They were exprnsive handles back in 1985. Unfortunately, recently two of the handles started to sag, so I took one apart, had to buy circlip pliers, and am waiting for the correct springs to arrive. In the meantime, decided that the brass needs cleaning, old polish removing. I searched TH-cam, and couldn't believe my luck when your video came up with the exact same door handles! Thks again!

[@ericaenchanted]

This video is awesome, thank you! Quick question, would it be worth "dipping" or submerging the handles into the lacquer to eliminate any brush or streak marks?

[@TheRepairer]

I’m unsure if that would work any better as run marks come to mind, it could be worth a shot though, its a fair assumption that the Manufacturers apply the lacquer quickly some way but I suspect they use a thinner less viscous product than Rustins.

[@MultiKat33]

Anazing what you can achieve.

[@handmaderestor]

*Masyaallah Very Exelent Video But Music Haram*

[@frank1672]

Wear surgical type gloves it saves time washing your hands.

[@njw1383]

How did this look after a few hours when completely dry? Were there any streaks or brush marks?

[@TheRepairer]

It’s very close to a smooth finish but you can just tell.

[@bobfarley4102]

Good google moogly, use a benchtop buffer, a drill or a Dremel. Doing that by hand is just stupid.

[@TheRepairer]

I didn’t have any of those wonderful labour saving devices available at the time but I had an overwhelming urge to order some drill buffer wheels after I’d finished!

[@drfish5393]

This and the thunder storm sounds videos are the best insomnia cure going..

[@marcinnicolasgomezdavila661]

Very informative. Wow!

[@BobSimpkin]

Thanks for making the video. I'm looking at restoring a brass clock case and the results you get are pretty impressive. I see that this was a couple of years ago, do you have any follow up advice? I wondered if it's worth using an airbrush. Either way you've given me lots to think about, a great starting place. Cheers!

[@TheRepairer]

The handles are on a downstairs WC so they have seen some use since this video was made. The lacquer has worn off in places on the exterior handle only damp hands I’m thinking.
On the interior handle all is looking well with one exception there are some brush mark lines that are showing through, it looks like I missed a couple of areas to the dimensions one bristle. I’m sure for a clock you would be a winner as it would be untouched.

[@BobSimpkin]

@@TheRepairer That's a good point, it's not going to be handled as much as a door handle. Thanks for the info.

[@GamingGamingGaming]

I skipped the video forward and thought I was looking at 2 new handles...amazing work. Who would have thought

[@TheRepairer]

Thanks your feedback is very much appreciated.

[@ABP7292]

Would you lacquer copper handles by any chance

[@TheRepairer]

I would give it a go if I had some.

[@ABP7292]

@@TheRepairer no worries mate. I was just wondering as I have copper handles that needed restoring and they only look nice and new for a few days and then they get dull real quick when oxidised

[@TheRepairer]

@@ABP7292 It’s metal lacquer it should work on all metals in theory, lacquering will slightly dull the newly polished shine but that’s the trade off for longevity.

[@jimflys2]

I would recommend using a disposable foam brush. I spay a log of brass for s living and shoot it with a spay gun for smooth results. But for just a few around the house items, I guess brushing would be o.k. Foam brush.

[@TheRepairer]

Thanks, I will try that.

[@aqib2000]

How long did it take to oxidise without a lacquer?

[@TheRepairer]

They have always had lacquer on since new, since this video was made they have degenerated a little, they still look generally good though.