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Q: I’m in the process of changing the brass-finished door hardware in my home to brushed nickel. I’ve replaced the handles but would like to refinish the hinges, which are steel underneath.

You can then let all of the brass darken evenly, or you can have the pieces polished and recoated with lacquer for a like-new appearance. Front-door hardware is typically solid brass, not plated ...

I wouldn’t mind if the plate developed a patina, and I’m even willing to polish it periodically, like I do the door’s brass hardware. Is there a way I can clean up the current kickplate ...