Is there a way to clean up gold fixtures in the bathroom?
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Bath faucet need a refurbishing. I'm trying to make them look better without replacing them.
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First you need to determine whether that is a deposit over the gold finish or if the finish itself is corroded off. If it is corroded off about all you can do is paint them.
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Darla
on May 31, 2015
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I agree with @Darla. I'm thinking they are damaged. You could have them re-plated if you really love them. Sometimes it costs more than new ones. However since you specifically asked about cleaning, I would avoid anything acid-based. http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/cleaning/tips/a1975/remove-spot-faucet-oct01/
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B. Enne
on May 31, 2015
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Make sure they are cleaned well and if you have rough spots, sand them. Then go to Home Depot or Lowes and buy some spray paint in one of the metal finishes. Then spray away. Many people have done this to fixtures and they look great and hold up well too.
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Elaine Simmons
on Jun 01, 2015
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Wish I could remember the name of it, but there is a company in Florida that sells a kit that is a diy home re-plate system. A few years ago, I got ordered it to spruce up gold fixtures for the home we were about to sell. It really worked for me.
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Liz123
on Jun 01, 2015
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I just saw this...not cheap though. http://www.caswellplating.com/electroplating-anodizing/gold-plating-kits/gold-brush-plating.html
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B. Enne
on Jun 01, 2015
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I think that your fixtures are probably brass. First try a good brass polish on them (you may need to use a little steel wool first) They may be lacquered. This is the bain of my existence .It's done to prevent them from tarnishing, but inevitably a small nick or scratch let's air under the lacquer and you have a mess. If you think that this is the case treat with lacquer thinner (sold in hardware stores) and try polishing again.
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Carolyn Ball-Hanson
on Jun 02, 2015
Darla
on May 31, 2015
Elaine Simmons
on Jun 01, 2015
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