A Detailed Guide on "How To Refinish Your Bronze Grave Marker"
Preperation Process:
To obtain professional looking result, the surface of the bronze must be completly free from oil, dirt, and old paint. This can be accomplished by a number of methods.
Step 1: Remove all loose dirt and debris from surface with air or brush.
Step 2: Apply a generous coat of Cleaner A*. Allow reaction to take place (5-10 minutes). Rinse with water and scrub brush. Repeat Step 2 if paint is not removed.
Step 3: Add warm water (approximatly 3/4 full) and dissolve powder. Apply the sulution of Cleaner B* scrubbing surface thoroughly with scrub brush. Rinse.
Step 4: Using a household detergent, preferably dishwashing liquid, scrub the entire surface of plate. Rinse and allow to dry.
Step 5: Using wire brush, (supplied in kit) brush entire surface of bronze to remove any remaining paint.
Step 6: Using the fine emery cloth, 240 grit, polish all raised surfaces that are to be hi-lited. this includes letter and nymber surface (The coarse emery cloth, 80 grit, will be used to remove small scratches, etc.).
Step 7: Blow or brush off all debris.
Re-Finish Process:
After the bronze has been thoroughly cleaned and dried, you may begin the re-finishing process:
Step 1: Mix the color coat thoroughly and apply to entire surface. Spray at 45 Degree angle to bronze holding can 8 - 10 inches from the surface. Use smooth, slightly overlapping strokes.
Note: Apply four light coats (one from each direction) to assure complete coverage. Allow to dry completely.
Step 2: Using wire brush, gently remove the paint from hi-lifted polished areas to obtain desired contrast. Remove debris with air or soft brush.
Step 3: Apply clear sealer coat as in Step 1. Allow to dry.
Note: For best results, refinishing should be performed under warm, dry, and windless conditions and all exposed surfaces near bronze should be masked.
Note*: Care should be taken to avoid contact with eyes and skin, gloves and facemask should be worn.
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