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john charlton 09-23-2019 06:52 AM

Cleanig reflectors
 

I bought a nice pair of original single bulb reflectors at a swap meet yesterday but they have fingerprints on the silver . I know the silver plate is very soft so what is a good method to clean them without damage ???

John in sunny morning Suffolk County England .

Glen in Hillman MI 09-23-2019 07:42 AM

Re: Cleanig reflectors
 

A little spit and a woman’s soft touch
Glen

Kurt in NJ 09-23-2019 08:31 AM

Re: Cleanig reflectors
 

lamp black on a fine chamois is one of the methods used in the era ---here is another from "gus garage" series
http://www.gus-stories.org/august_1934.htm

Badpuppy 09-23-2019 09:25 AM

Re: Cleanig reflectors
 

I use salt+vinegar+cotton swab.

Ernie Vitucci 09-23-2019 09:54 AM

Re: Cleanig reflectors
 

Good Morning all...What about silver polish such as you would use on a silver knife and fork? You can also purchase a silver polish cloth that will do a nice job and the finish will last for a while...Ernie in Arizona

chrs1961815 09-23-2019 10:20 AM

Re: Cleanig reflectors
 

Whatever you do, don't buff too hard as you will eat through the plating. Don't ask me how I know.

Bob C 09-23-2019 11:01 AM

Re: Cleanig reflectors
 

Vince has info on his site. http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/reflectorcleaning.htm


Bob


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