Refinish door handle. How??
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Amber on Nov 25, 2013I think there is a product called rub and buff for metallics. If you want to go dark, rustoleum oil rubbed bronze spray paint is niceHelpful Reply
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Melinda on Nov 25, 2013Tape it off and spray paint it....simpleHelpful Reply
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Sherrie on Nov 26, 2013Amber idea is right on the money! After I used the rub and buff I would go a step further and seal it with a polyurethane spray.Helpful Reply
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Marietta on Nov 26, 2013I wasn't sure the spray paint would be durable. That's why I wanted confirmation. I painted some things and was sorry when it was coming off in a few months and had a bigger problem than when I started.Helpful Reply
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John Reilly on Nov 26, 2013If you use a polyurethane spray try to find a SPAR varnish, it is for out side weather.Helpful Reply
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Debbie Machmer on Nov 26, 2013I have been cleaning up all the hardware in my Craftsman home. I boil the hardware in dish detergent and use very fine steel wool to clean it. I work with it while it's still hot, cleans up beautifully. If metal is rusty soak it in kerosene, again, works like a charm...depending on the extent of rust.Helpful Reply
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Jann on Nov 27, 2013I agree with the responses already given-spray paint and seal it. Will look brand new!Helpful Reply
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Diana on Nov 27, 2013Agree with everyone! Krylon is the spray paint I use and I've never had problems .Helpful Reply
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Susan Cryor on Nov 27, 2013oh, I have the exact door knobs...in new home. Tried many products to get them looking new finally used bar keepers cleanser...they look great....mostly they were filthy, never cared for or even cleanedHelpful Reply
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Susan Cryor on Nov 27, 2013sorry, our new home, not newly built! The house was built in 1975 BTW if there some of the knobs that appear " loose" have hubby take off knobs and give the spring / coil a slight pull to tighten it up againHelpful Reply
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Sandra R on Nov 27, 2013we just used a dermal tool to sand it down.....went too far though. not easy.Helpful Reply
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Patty A on Nov 27, 2013spray painting would cover it's lovely patina. I read somewhere where you could take off old hardware on dressers, etc and soak in a natural solution of something to restore...it was on this site ...check out dresser refinishes!Helpful Reply
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Gail lichtsinn on Nov 27, 2013rub and buff is a wax..Its been around for years..It will actually repel water..If you want to try to seal it you might want to wipe some on paper and try a sealer over that before you spray the knob itself..It might repel some sealers or some sealers might melt it enough to make it sticky...Never tried a sealer on it before..Helpful Reply
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C&K Custom Remodeling on Nov 28, 2013By the time you consider labor and materials, assuming you value your time, you are better off just replacing a door knob.Helpful Reply
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Summer Godfrey on Nov 29, 2013You can try this - http://goo.gl/jcv2Q3Helpful Reply
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Jody on Dec 10, 2013We are painting updating all our trim and could not buy new hardware to expensive. So I bought Rustolem Satin Nickel and works great. They were all the polished brass and now look brand new and wearing great. Its in a Taller can with a better sprayer. You will know it and for metal.got it at LowesHelpful Reply
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Carolyn Padolsky on Feb 01, 2014how do I put a price on my time used to refinish an old beautiful doorknob? After all I'm using time I would have used doing nothing. I get paid nothing using time this way so what am I out, @Lloyd?Helpful Reply
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Diana Deiley on Feb 20, 2016Time is priceless. If you enjoy doing renovations it's never a waste of time. I enjoy home renovations myself even if it takes me "forever" no matter what project I'm working on. Reusing old items is a good thing. I like using vintage items. Best of luck.Helpful Reply
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