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Old 05-07-2014, 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by raymo View Post
Good image Rick. Incidentally, I wonder whether Tarnoff would take off the tarnish without destroying the silver.
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The coating does not bond strongly enough and would rub off if polished. Apparently there is a chemical that can be used to condition the glass to create a stong bond but I have been unable to source this in Aust by mail order. It is readily available os but I am unsure about customs regulations with importing chemicals. Here is a short clip showing the chemical silvering proccess that I have adapted to coat my mirror.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vduHWV47Dg

And some pics of the ugly dobling
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