![]() ![]() Next I opted for a more natural cleaning solution for my copper post caps. I wouldn’t say this was a great way to polish copper. It cleaned the tired-looking post cap, but the next day I realized the chemical was just too must for the cap. I scrubbed the surface with the Non Scratchpad, followed by the Polishing Pad. I applied Brasso to the post cap and using the Dremel Versascrubbed the post cap. What are Copper Post CapsĪ copper post cap is a metal crown that sits at the top of a utility pole, often a 4×4 post of a fence or deck. To help make this job a little easier I utilized the scrubbing power of my Dremel Versa. I reviewed 3 techniques, natural solutions, and the use of chemicals, to determine the most effective solution to cleaning copper post caps. Copper is a beautiful metal and when it’s polished, it can be a good accent to your home. ![]() Copper tarnishes from the air around us and sometimes we don’t even realize that our copper items have turned green! Post caps in general, but in the case of my deck, copper caps on the posts are an important detail that is often overlooked. ![]() The process of polishing copper is not difficult, but it does take time and patience. How to Polish Copper is sponsored by The Home Depot and contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. It is not necessary to seal/topcoat the Copper/Green Patina or Bronze/Blue Patina finishes, except if the patina surface is subject to repeated hand contact, such as hand rails.Learn from my experience the most effective solution to polish copper post caps. Particularly on interior surfaces where there may be contact or exterior surfaces to prevent runoff of the rust finish caused by rain or sprinklers onto surrounding areas. Here is what the Modern Masters website has to say about it:Īpplying Sealer Effect, a protective sealer and top coat is highly recommended over the Iron/Rust Finish. The only thing I’m not sure about is how well the finish will hold up to use over time, and whether or not I should be sealing it with something. ![]() They blend quite nicely with my custom Blue Alligator milk paint color, thus allowing that gorgeous transfer to be the star of the show. Which made these knobs just about perfect for the blue alligator dresser. I started by painting my knobs and the original drawer pulls with the copper paint.īefore the second coat of paint was dry, I sprayed on the “green patina aging solution” that came with the kit.Īs it dried, I could see the patina beginning to form. The copper patina kit comes with a small jar of primer (which I ignored), a small jar of copper paint and the activator. (By the way, I used the rust kit on my rusty bull last year) I realized this would be the perfect opportunity to pull out the Modern Masters Metal Effects patina kit that I purchased last year at Hobby Lobby and use it to unify my old and new hardware. The original drawer pulls on the two bottom drawers of the dresser (which I kept) were a very well aged brass, but my 4 replacement knobs for the top drawers were a kind of tacky new ‘brassy’ color. In Monday’s post I mentioned that I used a new (to me) technique on the hardware for the blue alligator dresser. ![]()
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