SILVER PLATE ANTIQUING SOLUTIONS

Components must be free from grease

Water wash to obtain a wetting condition

Immerse in Blackfast 183 until silver reaches a grey/black colour, not jet black. Dilution 1:1 with water or use neat if speed is important. Dwell time 5-10 minutes.

If speed is important, heat the solution up to 50ºC.

Water rinse

Dry components – methods available:
i) maize
ii) oven dry
iii) hot air

Relieve components if a contrasting effect is required – methods available:
i) rotary vibrating machine
ii) typhoon barrel
iii) manual clean with abrasive paper/cloth
iv) polish using a rotary bench polishing machine

Lacquer finish if required