Thanks for your hardware restoration video! I needed to replace the front door exterior hardware because the gold finish was so badly weathered - the inside is fine. Your recommendation for sanding and using the isopropyl alcohol got the pieces nicely prepped. I wasn’t so sure about the final finish until it fully dried but the matte clear is a beautiful finish over the paint. Timely instruction and great tips!
Wonderful, thorough tutorial with fantastic tips. Thank you so much. I'm doing this soon to all my brass door knobs in that colour you used. This really helps me. 💜
@Tom Gunn Tools how did the hardware hold up? I did this to a few doors and the pain wore off in less than a year. But I didn't do any clear coats. I'm curious to know how yours held up.
Primer first: I know the paint say's "Primer and Paint", but I still prime anyway. Old habit. Painting ships in the Merchant Maine, we would tint the Red-Lead primer with the final coat paint. After three prime coats, we were very close to the final color, and it helped us keep track of what number coat of primer, 1, 2 or 3 we were working on before applying the final coat. Letting it dry in the sun is a good idea. I use a heat gun. Got the idea from a guy who does commercial restoration of automotive convertible top hardware. It seems to even out and flatten the surface.
What an awesome result. I can see how doing this would save big bucks especially if you had to change out the handles and hinges in the whole house! That little tip to put the screws in a cardboard box is really smart, (definitely remembering that one). Great video😀👍
To be honest, I prefer golden one. Because it bring back the memories of homes of my childhood. They were so famous. I'm aiming for vintage look and restore these. Can you suggest, what to use to get same original look
Any guesstimate on how many cans of the paint and enamel it'd take to do, say, 5 of them? Great video, I'm thinking about doing this to my door knobs, just trying to figure out the cost comparison of painting vs buying new (cheap) knobs. Prices are crazy these days 😯
Self etching primer is needed for bare metal. In the case of these handles I don’t think it needed. Most of these rustoleum products have a primer in them.
Thats great hun im doing my front door car'nt wait to start it im painting my door in dark grey then im gonna spray paint my door handles and my letter box..x
Saw your video. Nice job, some good little tricks. Have expensive Sledge door handle in brass, going to paint it bronze. Your video makes its so simple. ps: brother in law's name is " tommy gunn "
Ha. Wish I saw this before I 'prepped' my hooks for 2 seconds with a sanding sponge...just to have the paint scratch off....thanks for posting! File this under 'better to do it right than to do it over'...
Tom great video iam glad I seen your first I have the same set up going to paint the hardware this weekend you gave great tips, keep up the work iam definitely being a subscriber.
Must be the supply chain issues causing a shortage of certain colors. Maybe try looking for Krylon brand I have luck with that brand. Using a black satin is a possible option as well but will be darker for sure.
THANK you for this vid!! I see it was a couple of months now and was wondering if you had any paint rubbing off on the busy door handles that you painted? Just curious how it was holding up before I take all mine off the doors in the house :) Looks great!
@@TomGunnTools Thanks for the reply! I did not want to take off the deadbolts if it did not because it takes me about an hour to put it back on :) Haha
Still holding up well and happy with results, the door gets moderate use. I noticed recently there is one slight wear mark due my wife’s ring always catching it in one spot where she opens it. Not really a big deal, still looks good and could always be touched up down the road if needed.
I painted our front door hardware at the weekend. Turned out well although I did manage to cause a little chip by hitting two parts together! Smoothed it out with wire wool and resprayed, and no one has noticed yet, so think I got away with it. New hardware would have been $400, paint etc was less than $50. Thanks again.
Held up well, the issue is rings. There is a little wear spot where my wife’s ring always hits. It a simple touch up with the paint and qtip when I have a chance, but not that noticeable so no big rush.
Thats an awesome job!, could you give us an update on how it holds up after 1 year? would you change your workflow in anyway? additional coat?
The screws/box hack is genius! Can't believe I never thought of that before 👍
Thank you!
Looks good...Adding a clear protective tape to the striker contact surface would be a good addition.
Thanks for your hardware restoration video! I needed to replace the front door exterior hardware because the gold finish was so badly weathered - the inside is fine. Your recommendation for sanding and using the isopropyl alcohol got the pieces nicely prepped. I wasn’t so sure about the final finish until it fully dried but the matte clear is a beautiful finish over the paint. Timely instruction and great tips!
Wonderful, thorough tutorial with fantastic tips. Thank you so much. I'm doing this soon to all my brass door knobs in that colour you used. This really helps me. 💜
@Tom Gunn Tools how did the hardware hold up? I did this to a few doors and the pain wore off in less than a year. But I didn't do any clear coats. I'm curious to know how yours held up.
Primer first: I know the paint say's "Primer and Paint", but I still prime anyway. Old habit. Painting ships in the Merchant Maine, we would tint the Red-Lead primer with the final coat paint. After three prime coats, we were very close to the final color, and it helped us keep track of what number coat of primer, 1, 2 or 3 we were working on before applying the final coat. Letting it dry in the sun is a good idea. I use a heat gun. Got the idea from a guy who does commercial restoration of automotive convertible top hardware. It seems to even out and flatten the surface.
best finish ive seen on yt so far, will be using this process, Thank you
What an awesome result. I can see how doing this would save big bucks especially if you had to change out the handles and hinges in the whole house! That little tip to put the screws in a cardboard box is really smart, (definitely remembering that one). Great video😀👍
Indeed Cody I have about 5 more door to do!
@@TomGunnTools I have a Kwik set door and lock that is weather beated will sanding help remove finish
Hello! How much time/days did you wait to install/put them back on? Thank you
Looks good...Adding a clear paint protective film (Amazon...of course) to the striker contact surface would be a good addition.
I liked and subscribed, there is something really pleasing about turning something old new again.
Awesome, I see you have lots of pride in your work
To be honest, I prefer golden one. Because it bring back the memories of homes of my childhood. They were so famous. I'm aiming for vintage look and restore these. Can you suggest, what to use to get same original look
Wow! Great tips...I'm afraid to remove the knobs and door
Don’t be afraid 😊
Looks like your deadbolt lock is on backwards?
Often wondered how it stands up over time with use?
What is the condition of the paint after two years? I'm thinking of painting today too.
Any guesstimate on how many cans of the paint and enamel it'd take to do, say, 5 of them? Great video, I'm thinking about doing this to my door knobs, just trying to figure out the cost comparison of painting vs buying new (cheap) knobs. Prices are crazy these days 😯
Definitely painting my hardware. Still in good shape just need it in black to match our black matte master bathroom faucetts. Great video.
It turned out great, I want to do this as well, I'm sick of these gold handles lol
Beautiful work Tom. Great tips for painting!
very nice tips i was just about to buy new hinges and door handles thank you good work looks very professional
Great video. Do you think I can use this paint on the wooden door itself?
NO
Thanks for the video...let me get my paint and get to it 👌🏽
I attempted to do this but then bubbles started to form.
I then scraped the bubbles off and ruined it. Is it fixable if I sand it and try again?😭
Thank you for this video. Do you recommend spraying a “self etching primer”? I saw it in someone else’s video
Self etching primer is needed for bare metal. In the case of these handles I don’t think it needed. Most of these rustoleum products have a primer in them.
Thats great hun im doing my front door car'nt wait to start it im painting my door in dark grey then im gonna spray paint my door handles and my letter box..x
Great video. My daughter is buying a house and I may do this with her hardware. Thanks!
Thanks Ben a little bit of work but can save some money.
Turned out great, if you wanted to change the colour of multiple doors handles/hardware this for sure is the way to go!
Thank you for this video! I’m going to be doing this and wasn’t sure where to start! Now I’m excited!!
Glad it helped Jennine! Have fun with your project.
I have already painted my knobs and I got Rust-oleum protective coat semi gloss, did I buy the right one? Thanks. Great video by the way.
I’m sure that will work just fine!
@@TomGunnTools Thank you so much
It looks great! Thanks
What kinda paint did you usw
Gloss or flatt? On handles
Hi there, how durable it is ? Looks amazing !
Holding up pretty well!
Beautiful work!!! Will def try this!
Love that box trick (to paint the screws). Wow! Makes me feel dumb for not knowing that.
Thanks Patrick!
Saw your video. Nice job, some good little tricks. Have expensive Sledge door handle in brass, going to paint it bronze. Your video makes its so simple. ps: brother in law's name is " tommy gunn "
Looks great!!
Awesome job. Looks great. Curious to know how it's holding up now?
Me too.
Me 3
Me 4, probably scratched af
Ha. Wish I saw this before I 'prepped' my hooks for 2 seconds with a sanding sponge...just to have the paint scratch off....thanks for posting! File this under 'better to do it right than to do it over'...
Nice tip on the screw painting Tom.
Hi John, thanks!
Tom great video iam glad I seen your first I have the same set up going to paint the hardware this weekend you gave great tips, keep up the work iam definitely being a subscriber.
Thank you!
Great instruction, thanks!
Hi there! I’m curious how the door handles have held up over time and use?
Anna very good. Just one spot my wife’s ring always hits shows slight wear.
I cannot find the metallic piled rubbed bronze anywhere for a normal price. Is there an alternative?
Must be the supply chain issues causing a shortage of certain colors. Maybe try looking for Krylon brand I have luck with that brand. Using a black satin is a possible option as well but will be darker for sure.
Is this durable ? Maybe the paint comes off after a few months of use?
Only very slight scratches from hangers being put on door knob and from where my wife’s ring always rubs. But not bad or too noticeable
After you finished painting the base coat, how long did you need to wait to paint the clear coat?
No too long usually the next day.
@@TomGunnTools Oh, I didn't think I would need to wait until the next day. I thought maybe 1 or 2 hours later would suffice.
Nice 👍🏿 great technique
Thanks!
THANK you for this vid!! I see it was a couple of months now and was wondering if you had any paint rubbing off on the busy door handles that you painted? Just curious how it was holding up before I take all mine off the doors in the house :) Looks great!
Hi Angela, holding up very well. The strike plate shows the slightest wear but it looks antiqued so I’m not concerned. The handle has zero wear.
@@TomGunnTools Thanks for the reply! I did not want to take off the deadbolts if it did not because it takes me about an hour to put it back on :) Haha
It's all good stuff 👍 😁
Thanks Sparky!
Excellent video, just what I was searching for. May I ask how the new finish has held up so far?
Actually, I see from other comments you’ve already answered the question!
Still holding up well and happy with results, the door gets moderate use. I noticed recently there is one slight wear mark due my wife’s ring always catching it in one spot where she opens it. Not really a big deal, still looks good and could always be touched up down the road if needed.
I painted our front door hardware at the weekend. Turned out well although I did manage to cause a little chip by hitting two parts together! Smoothed it out with wire wool and resprayed, and no one has noticed yet, so think I got away with it. New hardware would have been $400, paint etc was less than $50. Thanks again.
Beautiful. Could you share the paint product and COLOR that you used?
Metallic Oil rubbed bronze by rustoleum
As this was done a year ago, an update on how they've held up would be awesome
wanna know too
How did this hold up years later?
Those out real nice Tom. Why do you say to use the flat or matte clear coat and not the gloss? Take care 😃👍🏼
I just felt the ones I saw that were new at the store had a flat finish but gloss would work. Thanks for checking out the video.
@@TomGunnTools Would you also recommend the matte finish over the satin finish for the clear coat?
3:07 What brand and product is that spray metalic paint?
Rustoleum
Looks great!!!
Thanks Ty
Thank you sir
Great job!
Thank you!
How is the strike plate wearing?
Strike plate not bad. Slight wear from the where my wife’s ring always hits.
This one was one year ago,now trend is gold so change again 😂
Is there an update to how it held up?
Held up well, the issue is rings. There is a little wear spot where my wife’s ring always hits. It a simple touch up with the paint and qtip when I have a chance, but not that noticeable so no big rush.
@@TomGunnTools thank you!!!
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