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Topic author - Posts: 5256
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- First Name: Allan
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rear view mirrors
I had one mirror of suitable patina for Henrietta.
I was given another head of the same dimensions, and made the brass mounting and arm to mount it. Both left and right mounting arms fit on the underside of the header board across the front top bow.
I just have to wait 50 years for the brass to age!
Allan from down under.
Now I have a pair.I was given another head of the same dimensions, and made the brass mounting and arm to mount it. Both left and right mounting arms fit on the underside of the header board across the front top bow.
I just have to wait 50 years for the brass to age!
Allan from down under.
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Re: rear view mirrors
Allan, I turned some brass parts for an old lamp. I dipped them in copper sulfate, which was advertised as a brass-ager. They matched the old brass and still look great 20 years later.
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Re: rear view mirrors
Copper sulfate should do a good job of ageing brass or copper.
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Topic author - Posts: 5256
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Re: rear view mirrors
Thanks for the copper sulphate clue. Where am i likely to find it, other than a chemical supplier? Has it another use like a garden spray or something?
Allan from down under.
Allan from down under.
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Re: rear view mirrors
Any jewelry supply store sells Jax. They make many different solutions to tone all different metals, brass, silver, copper etc. It comes in small or large bottles. To tone model t brass, I personally use the Jax Brass toner for Brown Finish. There is also a brass solution with a blacker finish if you want it darker. You put in on one or more times, wash with water, and you are done, or then polish lightly until you are please with the final finish look. It's fun. I have gotten carried away and even done entire new brass radtiors for "original" cars.
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Re: rear view mirrors
Copper sulphate is a used on most septic system root cleaners and cheaper than the pure form. Can be used to kill a tree stump too. Also, I came across an copper electroplate method using it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3qhqTVssoo --
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Re: rear view mirrors
I bought a bottle of copper sulfate solution from a well-stocked woodworking company. It's not hard to find at home centers in the US. It's is also used to control algae in ponds. I don't know about availability in Australia.
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Thanks fellows. i know a pond cleaner and a plumber, so I should be set.
Allan from down under.
Allan from down under.