How do I "refresh" a gazing ball?
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Other than spray painting with a metallic paint - any other ideas for refreshing a gazing ball that has gotten dull?
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I have the same problem. Have you tried cleaning yours? I have painted an old one but I used the wrong color and ruined it.
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Janet Pizaro
on Oct 13, 2015
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With seeing pictures, my guess is the dullness is more than likely from rain and its deposits. I would clean with a mild soap on a soft sponge. I use Dawn blue dish washing liquid for everything like this, to cut the build up. Regular window cleaner should also work.
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Z
on Oct 13, 2015
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If washing like Becky suggested doesn't bring it back, try buffing it with any cheap toothpaste and a soft cloth. This works on restoring car headlights and will probably work on your piece. The toothpaste has a very mild abrasive which cleans and buffing it with the cloth should polish your gazing ball.
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Debi53
on Oct 13, 2015
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Becky, Debi -- I'll try both = thanks. I have tried washing it but not with Dawn - which seems to have numerous uses.
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Arlene Fitzpatrick
on Oct 13, 2015
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will do.
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Arlene Fitzpatrick
on Oct 13, 2015
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I "resurfaced" my ball this summer by gluing on the glass stones you can get at Dollar Tree. I used silcone caulk to attach the stones all over the ball. I love it!
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Bwarner50
on Oct 14, 2015
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You can get stuff specifically restoring headlights at an automotive store.
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Eileen B.
on Oct 17, 2015
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I'll try this -- thanks Eileen.
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Arlene Fitzpatrick
on Oct 17, 2015
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Maybe some wax like polishing furniture and I just thought about using some rain X afterwards to protect the finish.
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Barbara Valenti
on Oct 19, 2015
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Janet Pizaro
on Oct 13, 2015
Z
on Oct 13, 2015
Debi53
on Oct 13, 2015
Bwarner50
on Oct 14, 2015
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