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Silver Plating Solution/Formula
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I am considering upgrading my balteus by silverplating the beltplates and buckle and I was wondering if anybody on this forum had experiance using real silver polish/plating formula (solution)that are commercially available. While the marketing for these solutions claim that they restore worn silverplate and deposit a layer of real silver on copper or brass, I am wondering about the durability of the final product. It is claimed that a single application is all that is needed - is this reliable?
I understand that in ancient rome, applying silver to an item was accomplished with a thin layer somewhat like foil but I suspect that many of the real silver foils that are available today are considerably thinner and likely less durable than what was available in ancient time.
Although I would be more than willing to attempt to silverplating (although that technology was not available in the time period we are looking at), the decreasing availability of chemicals due to government and environmental regulations makes that option difficult to pursue.
Any help or suggestions with this would be greatly appreciated.
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Thanks,
Martin


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Silver Plating Solution/Formula - by Martin - 10-09-2012, 06:55 PM
Silver Plating Solution/Formula - by Martin - 10-09-2012, 11:55 PM
Silver Plating Solution/Formula - by Jvrjenivs - 10-10-2012, 12:03 AM
Silver Plating Solution/Formula - by Martin - 10-10-2012, 05:46 AM
Silver Plating Solution/Formula - by Fidelis Sam - 10-10-2012, 06:18 AM
Silver Plating Solution/Formula - by Marcellus - 10-10-2012, 03:44 PM
Silver Plating Solution/Formula - by Martin - 10-10-2012, 06:49 PM
Silver Plating Solution/Formula - by MartinWard - 10-10-2012, 08:10 PM
Silver Plating Solution/Formula - by Marcellus - 10-11-2012, 03:53 AM
Silver Plating Solution/Formula - by MartinWard - 10-15-2012, 11:08 PM

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