[Public-list] Green Stanchion Base

[Roger L. Kingsland]

Bobby,

I took all of my hardware, which I believe is bronze, to a local lamp
restoration guy and had it acid dipped (most of the original chrome plate
was gone anyway).  Came out just like new and it wasn't expensive.  I looked
into replanting w/ chrome but it was very expensive.  I suppose one could
polish it like brass but I think the green patina is also attractive and
eliminates additional maintenance.

Roger  

-----Original Message-----
From: public-list-bounces at lists.alberg30.org
[mailto:public-list-bounces at lists.alberg30.org] On Behalf Of Bobby
Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2007 4:29 PM
To: alberg list
Subject: [Public-list] Green Stanchion Base

Hello, 
   
  I'm in the process of rebedding my stanchion bases and I've decided to
make them pretty if possible.  They are currently somewhat green with what
appears to be some remnant of silver paint.  I assume that they are brass
stanchions that were painted at one time.  Anyone have any thoughts about
making them pretty.  I was thinking about removing the paint with paint
remover and sanding and painting or maybe just let the green patina reform.
It would be nice to have brass stanchions, but I have no idea how to
maintain brass in a marine environment.  
   
  Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated.  
   
  Bobby
  Caprice #388

       
---------------------------------
Get the free Yahoo! toolbar and rest assured with the added security of
spyware protection. 
_______________________________________________
These businesses support your Association:
http://www.alberg30.org/store/A30supporters.html
Please support them.
_______________________________________________
public-list mailing list
public-list at lists.alberg30.org
http://lists.alberg30.org/listinfo.cgi/public-list-alberg30.org



 1180039068.0