How do I refinish 3 foot Stiffel "brass" lamp?
Bought it 48 years ago thinking it was solid.Great sentimental value. Bought factory replacement shade.Went to professional. More than $450+. Says its brass over zinc(?)Alternative?/ Solution? New tapestry shade so need something classy looking.Was planning on gift of heirloom. Thank you. Andrea
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Andrea... my mom passed recently and left me 2 Stiffel lamps like that! Will you let me know the replies you get... looks like mom just kept adding cleaner or wax over and over because it's all stuck in the small detailed features.
Will do.
Rustoleum 2X spray paint for metal. Scuff up the surface, Wipe well. Spray paint. Several light coats will give you a smooth finish.
Are you trying to restore the original brass finish? If so use brass cleaner and elbow grease.
Use a green kitchen scrubby to scuff the surface for paint. No need to take it apart. Tape off what your don't want painted with blue painters tape. Then just several light coats of spray paint. All metallic colors available. Brasso removes some of the metal. I remember ROTC in high school and Air Force.