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Satin chrome finish on brass
Q. I need to know how can I have a satin chrome finishing on a massive brass door handle. (mechanical and/or chemical steps ?)
Selim Ozruh- Istanbul
2000
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A. Selim,
Satin finish on either chrome or brass can be accomplished with mass finishing systems using dry organic materials treated with pumice. Normally it is sold premixed with a type of glue or binder to hold mix together. Depending on equipment and finish, this process can take a couple of hours to a couple of days.
AF Kenton
retired business owner - Hatboro, Pennsylvania
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A. For a brushed satin finish on a door handle the part needs to be pre-polished using either a Scotch Brite wheel, or a leewheel (using a greaseless polishing compound) or bead blasting. The part is then dull nickel plated, occasionally after dull nickel plating Scotch Brite is used to achieve a grain, then chrome plated after.
Gary Patigler- Richmond California.
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A. For Satin finish you need a Satin nickel on the brass prior to the chrome layer. The big supply houses have this product.
Sara Michaeli
Tel-Aviv-Yafo, Israel
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