How Do You Make Oil Paint Stick To Brass?
Applying paint over brass can be a very tricky process. Bare unlacquered brass tarnishes very quickly and easily, and it is difficult to bring it to a bright shine without extensive buffing and polishing. Painted brass, properly prepared and primed, looks very pleasing and also serves as an effective inhibitor of future tarnish. The process is somewhat challenging, but the results are worth the effort. Remove the brass piece or part if it is attached to furniture or other materials. If this is impossible, carefully tape over any areas not to be painted. If the brass is covered with clear lacquer, this will need to be removed either with commercial lacquer remover or a homemade solution as described in a link below. Put on a dust mask, work gloves and eye protection. Check that the work area is well ventilated. Clean all brass surfaces with either denatured alcohol or trisodium phosphate (TSP). Every trace of grease, oils and fingerprints must be removed to avoid corrosion and dulling o
