Kate wrote:

I just used Brasso on it. It is somewhat shiny again, but apparently
I rubbed an area too hard and I have a shiny area that almost looks
silver underneath.

Is this what you are talking about?


No. What you have is a steel door handle that's been plated with nickel then
brass plated over that.

Skeptical?

Hold a magnet against the handle. Brass is non-magnetic (that's why
compasses and stuff are made of brass).