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From: Cat Donnow <>
Subject: OT: Old mirror/thanks!
Date: Tue, 07 Mar 2006 05:19:52 -0600
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>Thanks for all of the wonderful suggestions! I think for right now, I'll
>just get the green stuff off of it and polish it a little to keep it from
>getting "eaten" anymore, then think if I want to keep it as is or have it
>professionally redone. Part of the surface of old Rex's beard that I've
>buffed with a silver cloth after cleaning it a bit are now bright and
>shiny and definately brass. It's just going to take a lot of work. I might
>try hitting a small spot with my dremel tool to see if that speeds it up
>getting into the tiny crevices.

>
>I also took my aunt's souvenier spoon collection to clean them for
>her..they are a mess, but coming out just fine.
>I'm using the same method on them that I used on my door plates in my
>house (30 something of them!) I warm up a little vinegar and soak them for
>a few minutes, then rinse, dry and clean them with MAAS polish...and they
>are coming out looking brand new. Some of them are covered with hard
>crusty "black spots" and a little gentle scraping with my fingernail and
>another round of vinegar is getting those off. I'm ordering her another
>display case as the old one is gross and beyond repair and think she'll be
>happy and surprised with them.
>
>I really appreciate all the help!

Cat Donnow
Ambiance Studio
http://www.ambiancestudio.com
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