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help my copper sink is pink!

4 years ago

My cleaning lady used Lime Off and it instantly turned the copper pink. She has used Lime Away in the past but Lime Off stripped it.

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  • 4 years ago

    Here are the pics

  • 4 years ago

    Here

  • 4 years ago

    The patina has been removed. Over time the patina will return.

  • PRO
    4 years ago

    Pink is in style now

  • 4 years ago

    Thank you, how long will it take for patina to return and is there anything I can do to speed it up or care for it to be healthy?

  • 4 years ago

    Thank you for the detailed explanation. It was brown when I bought it so I’m assuming artificial finish? Is there any hope?

  • 4 years ago
    last modified: 4 years ago

    No. If it had the dark brown artificial finish, it will patina but it will never look like it did originally because that was a faux finish and it was scrubbed off. It will patina to look like my kitchen sink which is variegated and not a solid finish. Maybe it will all become a dull brown because you aren't putting ketchup in the bathroom but your sink probably was very dark brown as that is what the artifical finishes typcally look like.


    Not to pour salt on your wounds. but didn't the sink come with instructions for maintenance?

  • 4 years ago

    Cleaning ladys seldom read directions for care...

  • 4 years ago

    Bleach and ammonia both can oxidize copper. there are videos on utube to see if those colors are more to your liking. I think cleaning the outer part of the sink for a more unified look than letting it naturally patina woulb be the best solution.

  • 4 years ago

    @lindac92 I instructed my cleaning lady regarding how to clean certain items and specifically told her not to scrub the copper sink in the guest bath for example.


    Also as a precaution I do not have ANYTHING in my home that could harm my finishes. My cleaning products are all safe for marble. My toilet bowl cleaner is safe for marble and the finish of my Toto toilet. I don't have Pledge either because it is terrible for wood surfaces


  • 4 years ago

    I was curious about this and stumbled on a link to this product and watched the video.


    I am skeptical by nature and so I have my doubts as to whether it would work and how long the finish would last.


    Also I am sure it is more difficult than it looks to achieve any kind of result and the video makes it easier than it looks.


    I remember when I was researching copper sinks and some of the brands stated that one should wax them periodically and I thought hell no.


    Restoring Patina


    Reviews seem to be in line with my thoughts


    This is NOT restoration, but a mere cover up that wastes a lot of time and doesn't even last a month. Very timely, expensive and ultimately useless. Shoe polish does the same thing.

  • 4 years ago

    Thank you so much!