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Hello,

I just bought a house with a republic steel kitchen. I am trying to get more info on this kitchen. Is this the same as a Youngstown kitchen? Its a stainless steel countertop and all metal elsewhere yellow with metal horizontal handles. In the middle of the cabinet it says "Republic Steel".

So couple questions, one, is it possible to strip it to looking all stainless steel instead of the yellow? and/or how much are these worth to sell? there is a full kitchen worth.

thanks
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You can use a product called liquid stainless steel that, if done well, looks like the real thing. Fill and sand first, using glazing putty. But why make a vintage kitchen look like something else? You have a gem on your hands if they're in good shape. My republic kitchen was repainted by an autobody shop 15 years ago and still looks brand new (the house was built in 1956). I make concrete countertops, which I think look very good on the old steel cabinets, and are a better way to upgrade without losing the vintage look. A Cuban friend says that combination was common in Cuba.