How to find someone to refinish/replate brass lamps?

Question

Hello!

I need to find someone local to the area around Columbus, Ohio to refinish a pair of solid brass lamps. I have found one in Eastlake, K&J Metal Refinishers, but I always like to explore options before choosing. Do you have recommendations, or could you find someone else in my area that offers this service?

Thank you

Answer 1

If they are solid brass, you should be able to use brass polish along with a special application of elbow grease to restore them.

Answer 2

if they're just tarnished id recomend picking up a product called brasso at your local hardware store just polish it in and wipe off worked real good on my brass guitar slide

Answer 3

On the right track.

Look for other metal finishing sites or big lighting shops that restore / repair lamps for estimates.

It is possible to have them power buffed or even polished yourself , but if you want them coated , it is best to have it done in the same shop.

You will be able to choose the type of finish you want from a

bright polish to "brushed" or  an "antique" finish.

Used to do  a lot of  buffing & repairs on all sorts of brass items & hands down, the new finishes are better & more durable than the best lacquers that were available then.

If K&L is local , ask if they do restorations for antique shops & try to see their work.

Would  also bring any finials or other brass hardware original to the lamps.

Just a guess, but these days, would think that a good restoration cost of  $125 or so  for both would be fair since new solid brass lamps (unless tiny) would be a few hundred each.

Best regards.

Answer 4

The yellow pages helps a lot.  If you can only find one place in your area, go there for a tour and see if it gives you a warm,. fuzzy feeling.  If not, look nationally and ship the items to them.  Who cares if it's a local company as long as the products don't get damaged during shipping?

Answer 5

if they are solid use a well known polish, then buff to a shine, use cotton gloves otherwise your finger prints will mark the brass, to keep the shine, paint with a clear lacquer or  use clear nail polish, let it air dry in a warm spot, if the weather is cold the lacquer will go white