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Minimize Lacquer Deterioration During Covid-19

During the coronavirus pandemic, all surfaces are being sanitized more than ever before.  The products primarily being used for disinfection are ammonia-based cleaners such as Clorox and Lysol.  These are effective for killing viruses but Property Managers are indicating that lacquer on metal surfaces is deteriorating faster than usual. The KC Restoration team has been

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Revitalized Commemoration to Servicemen

These before and after photos show off KC Restoration’s recent work on a WWII veterans’ memorial plaque for Congregation Ohev Sholom in Prairie Village. Technicians refinished the brass and applied dark relief to the background, revitalizing a beautiful commemoration to the servicemen.

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Rich hues in custom patina and hood

Check out this gorgeous hood fabricated by Gieske Custom Metal Fabricators. KC Restoration applied a custom patina to the copper hood that’s full of rich tones and hues that highlight the satin finish brass strips accenting the piece. We think it makes for quite the beautiful end product!

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Judges Visit KC Restoration Shop

What a week for KC Restoration! Alongside that interesting video shoot, we also got to welcome the team of KC Chamber judges to our shop and offices here in southern Olathe. This esteemed group with years of experience leading, developing, and handling the challenges and opportunities of small businesses will be deciding the winner of

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Matching Patinas in Dogwood Canyon

Can you tell the difference between the windows in this picture? The lower portion of windows weren’t originally there! Decker Builders contracted KC Restoration to match the finish of new window frames to 66 existing windows already installed. The owner decided during construction that additional windows were needed so visitors could better enjoy the beautiful

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