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Cast iron fireplace restoration.

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DiddlyQuaQua | 11:19 Wed 05th Sep 2007 | Home & Garden
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I have uncovered an old Edwardian cast iron fireplace that was hidden behind cladding in a bedroom.
Having painstakingly got rid of all layers of old paint and de-rusted it thoroughly I'm now back to bare metal.

It is however, looking a bit dull. I definitely don't want to paint it again. Is there a 'blacking' product that I can buy (and where from?) that I can use to put on, polish and give it a nice 'burnished' look? The restored fireplace will not be used for any fires.

Many thanks.
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'Zebo' was aleays the traditional black grate polish, but was withdrawn due to its high lead content. (As if anyone was going to eat it!). The replacement is called 'Hotspot Black Grate Cleaner'. Still does the job, though not quite as easily as the good old Zebo. Available at proper ironmongers.
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Zebrite had to much lead content for nowadays, so they change the ingredients, and reluanched as Zebo, and I think you can still buy it.
In the trade Libron iron paste is the best but it's expensive, but Hotspot Black Grate polish is also very good. If you can't get it locally, you can contact me for any fireplace restoration products or spares mailorder.
I am in the process or updating my website for fireplace advice on restoration and spares and products

http://www.architectural-antiques.info/

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