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Clock refinishing

Posted: Tue Aug 20, 2019 1:32 pm
by Tbird
I have a Phinney Walker Brass clock. It runs great, but the slivering is all gone. The face is brass. The numbers and lines could use a little touch up with the black wax. Here’s my question. Have you used/ done any of the slivering face before? Results? which kit did you use?
Thanks guys

Re: Clock refinishing

Posted: Tue Aug 20, 2019 3:12 pm
by donald4ham
check Merritts clock parts in Pa., they sell dial reslivering kits.

Re: Clock refinishing

Posted: Tue Aug 20, 2019 6:44 pm
by Mark Osterman
If it’s actually brass .. polish the brass first. Then make a paste of silver nitrate, calcium carbonate and either potassium cyanide or sodium thiosulfate. Rub this onto the brass and it will deposit pure silver.