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Can anyone that has bought from here comment on quality?


Apartment Therapy San Francisco | Agri-Chic Lighting from Barn Light Electric#comments
8/20/09 12:16 PM

Getting the bare metal look on this is no problem. I have done it a half dozen times with vintage chairs, a dental cabinet and some old lights.

Chemical paint strippers might work part of the way, but you are going to need to do some sanding either way. I find sander heads on a 4 inch right angle grinder are the best way to get the tough stuff off. I also like to use a very heavy sanding disk to create a little swirl pattern in the metal.

The key is the right finish, and 3-4 coats. You need stuff made for bare metal, and you need to prep the surface. Diamond Clear from Eastwood.com is the best clear coat I have found for bare metal. The also have surface washers.

Good luck.


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