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Re: [Orchid] Cleaning Antiqued Silver  
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From: H. D. (Del) Pearson
Date: Thu Apr 28 22:51:09 2005
 
     
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>     am having problems cleaning away the polishong compound without
>     damaging the antique finish.  I end up with the antiquing removed
>     or with yelowiish white blotches.  I am using JAX Silver Blackener
>     (Hydrochlic Acid and Zelluruim) and cleaning the pieces after
>     polishing in an ultra-sonic using REY Super Sonic Soap(ammoniated). 

Steve,

    I haven't tried this, but maybe someone on the forum could comment
    on the possibility of using an ionic cleaner, rather than
    ultra-sound.  The ionic uses no harsh chemicals and is safe for
    pearls, opals, etc.  The one caveat is that it can cause problems
    with silver if you leave it in the cleaner for more than about 10
    seconds. Also, the silver pieces should be physically isolated from
    each other--this is also true of silver chains touching back on
    themselves. 

Del of Designs of Eagle Creek in Beautiful South Texas


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