I SO needed this tutorial and color guide!! THANK YOU! New build and plumbing fixtures are champagne bronze – light fixture came and TOTALLY clashes! Plan to use this on light fixture! With your tutorial I think I can do it and it will look great!

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I would give the Rub n Buff silver leaf a shot for a subtle vintage look. If you want more of a chrome/metallic newer looking finish, try using a metallic spray paint. I always google the color first to find real life photos before purchasing! I think this would work especially well on things like dresser/cabinet hardware, picture frames, or other smaller detailed projects like adding a contrast strip around the edge of a nightstand. As a user, what truly makes Rub n Buff unique if you want to create a metallic look, is the nuance and depth of the finish. Unlike paint which can look flat (or sometimes flat with sparkles), Rub n Buff creates the true multi-dimensional look of metal.Rub N Buff Wax is made from a unique blend of imported carnauba waxes, fine metallic powders and select pigments. I actually found that dabbing and rubbing the product in with my old make up brush did a decent job buffing – but you can use a clean soft cloth to buff your newly finished item until smooth and shiny if it’s not quite to your liking! This is to protect your hands because Rub n Buff is hard to get off if you get it on your hands. It does come off with dish soap and a stiff brush, though. Make sure it’s clean and dry. Use painter’s tape to cover any areas that you don’t want to transform.

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When you don’t want to disassemble or tape off areas that don’t need to be refinished, such as a light fixture or sconce I knew that antiquing it to a antique brass or “brushed brass” feel would give it a more timeless look – perfect for my home! I used cardboard for my outdoor space for spray painting, and a simple drop cloth for my indoor space while doing the Rub n Buff finish.Smaller projects – while the tube does last a very long time, working just a small area at a time will take forever if you have a very large project, like furniture You can use a brush if you want, but I prefer my finger so that I can feel how much product is on the piece Technically, Rub n Buff is not considered permanent. That being said, it is extremely durable and I’ve personally never had it wear off and I’ve used it for cabinet hardware. This step doesn’t have to be perfect, but you do want the majority of the item to be covered well in the darker base color.