polished brass, brushed nickel, and stainless steel. Keep in mind that shiny finishes may show water spots, while matte finishes resist staining. The size of the shower head can play a role in ...

This method works particularly well for plumbing fixtures made of brass and nickel ... method completely for nickel-coated shower heads, as the shiny finish can get damaged by the acid.

But if polishing with Brasso makes the tarnished areas look shiny, the hardware is either solid brass or still has a ... us to pound all the raised nail heads down level with the wood or refuses ...