How do I 'refresh' a gazing ball?

Question

Other than spray painting with a metallic paint - any other ideas for  refreshing a gazing ball that has gotten dull?

Janet Pizaro · Answer

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.

Z · Answer

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.

Debi53 · Answer

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.

Arlene Fitzpatrick · Answer

Becky, Debi -- I'll try both = thanks. I have tried washing it but not with Dawn - which seems to have numerous uses.

Arlene Fitzpatrick · Answer

will do.

Bwarner50 · Answer

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!

Eileen B. · Answer

You can get stuff specifically restoring headlights at an automotive store.

Arlene Fitzpatrick · Answer

I'll try this -- thanks Eileen.

Barbara Valenti · Answer

Maybe some wax like polishing furniture and I just thought about using some rain X afterwards to protect the finish.

Deb K · Answer

Hi Arlene, you should be able to use rustoleum mirror effect paint, just spray it into the inside of a clean and dry gazing ball, then tilt and turn to spread it, you may have to use a could of cans, hope this helps you out!

Arlene Fitzpatrick · Answer

<p>Thank you!</p>

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