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How to polish gold plating on Victrola XVI?
Posted: Thu Nov 26, 2015 6:39 pm
by oldphonographsteve
Hello all,
I was wondering if there is any way I can polish off some corrosion that is on my XVI without rubbing off the plating. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
-Steve
Re: How to polish gold plating on Victrola XVI?
Posted: Thu Nov 26, 2015 6:57 pm
by gramophone78
I have found using ammonia on parts with gold wash to work great and brightens them right up. I just place it on and wash off fairly quickly. You will want to avoid any types of polishes or abrasive cleaners. You will remove the plating.
Re: How to polish gold plating on Victrola XVI?
Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2015 2:45 pm
by oldphonographsteve
I tried some ammonia and it did make a decent difference. Thanks!
Re: How to polish gold plating on Victrola XVI?
Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2015 3:11 pm
by gramophone78
oldphonographsteve wrote:I tried some ammonia and it did make a decent difference. Thanks!
Your very welcome. Ammonia brightens and cleans the thin 10K gold plate. However, you can't eliminate all the honest wear of a 100+ years and nor would you want to...
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