12/19/2023 0 Comments Shine wears off from gold lame fabric![]() ![]() 51" Checkered Polyester Round Tablecloth.I hope this has been helpful to any Rub ‘n Buff newbies who are considering giving it a go! And for those of you who have tried Rub ‘n Buff before, share your favorite color and favorite use for it in the comments. Fortunately, applying a new coat of Rub ‘n Buff will get it back to looking shiny and new again. If it’s on a high-touch piece such as a doorknob or cabinet/drawer knob or pull, it may eventually (after months or years) show signs of wear with daily use. When used on a mirror, frame, light fixture, or other piece that’s not handled frequently, you shouldn’t ever have issues with the finish wearing off. Once Rub ‘n Buff is completely dry, it won’t come off on your hands when touching a piece you used it on. Other common uses for Rub ‘n Buff include changing the finish on door knobs & hinges, curtain rods, and light fixtures. ![]() I didn’t even take the mirror off the wall to do it! I simply placed a large piece of kraft paper underneath the mirror so I didn’t get any Rub ‘n Buff on the wall when applying it. Sources: Dresser (it’s an old piece that I painted Worsted) | Dresser knobs | Mirror | Acrylic lamp | Birch Woods framed art print | Bust planter (large) | Black & white grid box | White linen drapes | Paperwhite art print I used the gold leaf color to change the finish from bronze to this: Nail polish remover or mineral spirits can be used to remove any stubborn stains.Īnother great use for Rub ‘n Buff is to change the finish of art & mirror frames like I did with above the dresser in our bedroom. If you got Rub ‘n Buff on your hands, warm water & soap will remove most of it. If you have any excess Rub ‘n Buff on the piece you’re working on or got the Rub ‘n Buff anywhere you don’t want it, wipe it off immediately since it will be much harder to remove once dry. I usually wait a day before applying a second coat so the first coat has time to fully harden. Some materials might require a second coat if you want full coverage, especially those with a slick surface. The more you buff, the shinier it will be. Once it’s fully dry (it dries quickly but I typically wait an hour or two to be safe), buff with a clean cloth to even out the finish and make it shine. You want a thin, smooth, even coat – don’t leave any globs. To apply, put a small dab of Rub ‘n Buff on your finger (I use a disposable thin glove) or a clean cloth (old t-shirts pieces work great) and rub the paste on your item evenly in small circular motions. While Rub ‘n Buff is supposed to work on any surface, I’ve had some slick metal surfaces that it didn’t work very well with. For slick surfaces, I recommend spot testing it first in an inconspicuous place if possible. While you don’t typically need to sand before applying Rub ‘n Buff for most surfaces, for slick, nonporous surfaces, I recommend lightly sanding with a high grit sandpaper to help with adhesion. For metal surfaces that are grimy, wipe them down with mineral spirits to clean them. Before applying it, make sure the surface of the item you’re using Rub ‘n Buff on is clean and dry. You can use Rub ‘n Buff on everything from metal to wood, ceramics, and painted surfaces. It comes in small tubes (a little goes a long way) in a variety of colors. Just as you’d expect from the name, using it involves rubbing the paste on and then buffing it to create a luster finish. Rub ‘n Buff is metallic-finish paste that is made with Carnauba waxes, fine metallic powders, & pigments. ![]()
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