Love how you explained the struggles and process you went through, so helpful! Your kitchen is looking so beautiful. Can't wait to see your next video!
So true! I struggle with r&b and some diyers make it look so easy--not true when you are dealing with shiny chrome!! Gonna re-do my light fixture with these tips!
Oh wow. Before I say anything else, let me say that they are absolutely gorgeous with the blue and the gold. Beautiful beautiful job and I'm sorry you had to go through so much work to get there but oh my gosh they're beautiful. But yes, you have deterred me. I saw people on Instagram doing bathtub hardware and sink hardware, you know, faucets, etc. And I thought oh that's a great way to get rid of the chrome fixtures in my old bathroom without having to buy new ones and pay a plumber. I know I can't change the fixtures on a tub. So I ran out this morning and bought a tube of antique gold rub buff and came home to try to watch some people use it. I wish I had done that and the reverse order lol. If it's coming off your drawer pulls with normal use, it sure isn't gonna work for what I wanted to do with it. But I'm so so grateful that I came up on your video and I have subscribed because you really explained things so very very clearly. I'm all for honesty so thank you for yours.
Thank you! Your message means a lot to me. And yes sometimes it looks so easy online but… You can use the rub and buff on other projects that don’t get so much wear and tear. I’m sure the creative project will soon show up. 😁
Thank you, THANK YOU, for this review! It helped sooooooo much, I was trying to apply it to my handles, and I could not figure out why it wasn't working! By the way, I love your pendant lights, lovely and classy!
poor thing. blood, sweat and tears - my general results for DIY construction. at least your final results were worth it! thank you for sharing, Cynthia
Thank you for your acknowledgment and yes - us DIY lovers must enjoy the journey cause sometimes it goes in a different direction. And yes, I do love them after all. Thanks! 😊
Thank you for making this “real experience” video and sharing the bumps you went through. Your end result is beautiful! I purchased some Rub ‘n Buff and am so glad I found your video so I know how to prepare my items. I’m going to change 8 brass hinges from dirty brass with varnish on them to silver with this product. I hope they turn out! Thank you so much for this helpful video!
First time here … came for your Rub n Buff trips! Loved your delivery, presence on camera. Great tips! Wish me luck. Ha. Will check out more of your videos!!
Thank you! I was having the same problem when I used this. I've used it before np, on an antique handle, but this time I used it on new chrome, and it was not having it! lol, it was too smooth.
Glad your back. On the subject of paint would you happen to know or have a video on texture prints/sponge/rollers for walls? Loved the new light fixtures in French blue.
Oh your comment lit me up! Thank you! I didn’t know if anyone had missed me 🥹 🥰. I’ve done some sponge painting years ago - what exactly are you trying to do?
@@homeandlifewithcynthia; Back in the 80"s and 90"s sponge painting was so popular that rollers and techniques were readily available. That is no longer the case, and I want to explore those techniques once again. Yes Cynthia, we all miss you and wish you would post more frequently. 🏡
Oh wow! I appreciate your bravery with the experiment. I hope it turns out better than you imagine. Where is the grout? On a wall? Sounds like an intriguing project.
Great video, thank you! A couple of questions I have: Did you have to use the wire brush on all 3 fixtures, or only on the one you painted? And did you have to sand it after using the wire brush? I was hoping to only use primer on the chrome vanity fixtures that I plan on buying (because the perfect lights only come in chrome🙄😖), but it sounds like sanding is also required and maybe also a wire brush…?
Hi there! Yes I scuffed with the wire brush for all 3. However, It depends on the look you are happy with. If you want a more realistic metal look then the way I did mine is better but the primer does hold up well. If I had to do it all over again, I would find an old chrome piece that I wouldn’t mind damaging and test on that first with the primer and see if I liked the look. If you do, you could save yourself time and a lot of work. Hope this helps.
I have a big bright brass chandelier I want to keep gold, but still make it look aged. Do you recommend this product for that? I don't mind if it's imperfect because it will be hanging very high up on our ceiling. Do you recommend this product?
It might work for that because it isn’t going to be touched regularly. Is there any way to test on something similar just so you can see the actual results. But if it’s brass - it will probably help you tone it down to a more preferred look. The product is good. I do recommend it, but I highly recommend testing first.
