Change a chandelier from brass to chrome?
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Janet Pizaro on Oct 17, 2016You can cover the glass with painters tape and newspaper. Then spray paint the brass with Rustoleums 2x metallic in chrome.Helpful Reply
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William on Oct 17, 2016Would be easier if you could take the lamp down. Also, lightly sand the lamp to remove any shine and create a tooth for the paint. If you plan to spray it in place, use a piece of cardboard as a backing to catch any over spray.Helpful Reply
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Joann Gonnella Cope on Oct 17, 2016I hate to tell you this but I know this fixture. It is the exact one we used in a town home complex I used to take care of. In 13 yrs there I replaced 12 out of 24 because of everything from bad wiring to fire. You would be better off replacing it with something similar in chrome. Sorry.Helpful Reply
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Li on Oct 17, 2016I had a fixture that was similar & I loved the downlight also. I no longer have it and wish you good luck updating yours.Helpful Reply
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Kauai Breeze on Oct 17, 2016Thank you! Now I won't hesitate to totally dismantle it to paint it, so I can check the wiring.Helpful Reply
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Whatever719 on Oct 18, 2016You will never achieve a true chrome finish by spray painting it. Have you thought of trying to darken the brass. Then it won't look at dated as the shiny brass. There are several articles/videos on the internet. I'm going to try it on mine.Helpful Reply
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Vicki Mcginley on Oct 18, 2016I was a lighting distributor in the 80's and can tell you that this fixture was manufactured by several companies, so no matter what Joanne C stated, if the fixture has lasted this long it will not have wiring problems. It will take patience, but you can repaint it after taping off all the glass panels. good luck!Helpful Reply
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Whatever719 on Oct 18, 2016The spotlight, facing down, gets very warm. I think the paint would have to be heat resistent.Helpful Reply
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CeCe Graphenteen on Oct 18, 2016You might also try Rub-n-Buff...Helpful Reply
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Jim L on Oct 18, 2016Unfortunately, whatever you do to this light, it is always going to look dated...Honestly, I would donate it to Habitat or other charity shop and get something more in keeping with today's styles.Helpful Reply
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Snapoutofit on Oct 18, 2016It is in good shape. Donate it. and consider purchasing something like this:Helpful Reply
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Ginsum on Oct 19, 2016I have a lamp in my dinning room that has a similar light configuration although the glass was configured differently I disconnected the lamp and took off the parts that hung the glass and during Re assembly put on a drum lamp shade from home depot . . . I only covered it up but with the exception of the chain which I could have changed out but didn't, you never see the brass.Helpful Reply
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Ginsum on Oct 19, 2016This is the shadeHelpful Reply
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Ginsum on Oct 19, 2016The light from belowHelpful Reply
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Theresa on Oct 19, 2016All you have to do is tape over what you don't want painted and you can spray paint the rest.Helpful Reply
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Shannon W on Oct 19, 2016I agree with Theresa, try this video to compare :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mL4IYoxJqu4Helpful Reply
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Reblcant on Oct 19, 2016There is paint for metals. Check your hardware store. Take light down from ceiling. cover glass using painters tape and spray paint the light.Helpful Reply
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Rynn on Oct 23, 2016We recently painted a "previously trendy, now outdated" shiny brass light fixture in a house we were updating. Spraying with the Rustolem Metallic paint ( as previously suggested by someone) worked great. We happened to use the oil-rubbed bronze color. While it does not have the coppery edges of real bronze, it blended great with our décor. So I am confident that using the chrome or a brushed nickel spray paint will get a light fixture that you will LOVE! Best wishes. please share your before and after photos.Helpful Reply
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Eroque022810 on Nov 22, 2016You want to rethink painting chrome. In fact if you can still return pulls I would. Gold is coming back and in all finishes. If you wish to repaint it in a matte gold which I have seen everywhere just cover up the glass then use a spray paint for metal. Take your time covering glass. Prep work pays off big time. I wouldn't rushow this change go to furniture stores and lighting stores check out what's coming in and if you feel the need tof just replace it and save it carefully be a use you will be reusing soon.Helpful Reply
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Eroque022810 on Nov 22, 2016Don't rush it we mix our metals in our jewelry check to see what designers are using. It's a very cool looking light fixture. Good luck which whatever you do. Whatever you do,do not get rid of it. If you're a crafter then you know prep work is worth every minute it takes you.Helpful Reply
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