Knob Help required!!

[Mamyalynne]

I have a lovely brass door knob and knocker, or so I thought. Have been at them with the Brasso and nothing! they seem to be coated in a protective coating, if that is the case why are they looking jaded. Do I need a new knob?

[bobjugs12]

OMG, my mind just kicked into overdrive Mam

Every knob joke I could think of is threatening to burst forward with a level of comedic aggression never seen before!! :)

[Mamyalynne]

I knew you couldn't resist little trump!

Bobjugs did not mean to distract you, glad you have recalled some funnies though♥

[AlBags]

Well that caught my attention : )
If you look after your knob, it will last you a lifetime like mine has : )

They are usually sprayed/coated with a lacquer .. acrylic or poly .. they get tarnished under the lacquer layer.
To get this off without scratching, you will need to scrub/wipe off with some Standard Thinners .. like bodyshops use.
You could try nail varnish remover too, but it's not so effective.
When cleaned off, you can polish.

[Mamyalynne]

Oh comedic aggression , that sounds quite entertaining.LOL

[maggie21]

your knob doesn't need brasso if its imitation, it needs a drop of washing up liquid and good vigorous rub should bring it up nice and shiny.

[Mamyalynne]

Allbags ever practical, I have no thinners, would TCut do it? Yes I treasure my knob after all it's the first thing people see and they make judgements don't they.

[Mamyalynne]

maggie as I am a little arthritic maybe I should get someone in to do the vigorous rubbing?

[bobjugs12]

Mam, if you want to make sure your knob looks healthy and impresses people then, rub it vigorously for at least five minutes a day, use proper knob cleaner, make sure it gets plenty of air, and keep the surroundings neat and tidy also.

Thats what I do with mine, and it looks very impressive

;-)

[maggie21]

actually mam its my bell that makes an impression,i don't have a knob to show off.. :-)

[bobjugs12]

Mam, I think there are legal implications behind bringing in an outside-contractor for the sole purpose of knob-rubbing

[AlBags]

Bobs obviously very, very good at DIY : )

T-Cut will be really hard work ... It only takes off microns in thickness.

[maggie21]

Bob i may i just say i think mam`s knob gets plenty of fresh air it is in fact attached to her street door? is that correct, mam although my knob is attached to the one at home lol

[Mamyalynne]

Oh no, it's not on the street that would be too common, I have a grand entrance hall (sort of atrium) so it is hard to see why my knob has become so discoloured, I see you are all too delicate to address my knocker issue, so I can see the only solution is a master craftsman or of course new accoutrements.

[Mamyalynne]

Thankyou for all your advice, and am sorry someone got removed here. Things are looking much shinier now, as you say a bit of elbow grease works wonders. Kettle on methinks.

M♥

[NoMercy]

Filthy sods, the lot of you....

[boxtops]

Mamya, to return to so-called sanity, I remember Kim and Aggie coated tarnished brasswork with mayonnaise, left it a few minutes, then took it off with soapy water and polished it with a soft cloth. Came up a treat.

[missnemesis]

There used to be a franchise within Jenners Dept. Store in Edinburgh called 'Knobs & Knockers' It's juvenile I know but it never failed to amuse me when I wandered past lol

[Dris]

I agree a good rub should make it shiny :)

[Mamyalynne]

Oh will give the Mayo a try.

NoM I think there may have been a misunderstanding re the topic of my query, I cannot think why.