Brass Door handle / knob Polishing & Re Lacquering Experiment (Rustins Metal Lacquer) 

Good luck with the reacquiring it’s good to know the 1985 handles are lasting well.

@@TheRepairer They were exprnsive handles back in 1985. Unfortunately, recently two of the handles started to sag, so I took one apart, had to buy circlip pliers, and am waiting for the correct springs to arrive. In the meantime, decided that the brass needs cleaning, old polish removing. I searched RU-vid, and couldn't believe my luck when your video came up with the exact same door handles! Thks again!

Thanks your feedback is very much appreciated.

I’m unsure if that would work any better as run marks come to mind, it could be worth a shot though, its a fair assumption that the Manufacturers apply the lacquer quickly some way but I suspect they use a thinner less viscous product than Rustins.

The handles are on a downstairs WC so they have seen some use since this video was made. The lacquer has worn off in places on the exterior handle only damp hands I’m thinking. On the interior handle all is looking well with one exception there are some brush mark lines that are showing through, it looks like I missed a couple of areas to the dimensions one bristle. I’m sure for a clock you would be a winner as it would be untouched.

@@TheRepairer That's a good point, it's not going to be handled as much as a door handle. Thanks for the info.

It’s very close to a smooth finish but you can just tell.

I would give it a go if I had some.

@@TheRepairer no worries mate. I was just wondering as I have copper handles that needed restoring and they only look nice and new for a few days and then they get dull real quick when oxidised

@@ABP7292 It’s metal lacquer it should work on all metals in theory, lacquering will slightly dull the newly polished shine but that’s the trade off for longevity.

I would recommend using a disposable foam brush. I spay a log of brass for s living and shoot it with a spay gun for smooth results. But for just a few around the house items, I guess brushing would be o.k. Foam brush.

Thanks, I will try that.

They have always had lacquer on since new, since this video was made they have degenerated a little, they still look generally good though.

I didn’t have any of those wonderful labour saving devices available at the time but I had an overwhelming urge to order some drill buffer wheels after I’d finished!