[TheForge] re-silver an antique mirror

[John Chobrda]

A dealer in collectibles once told me a cheap way to repair a damaged
mirror.
1. clean all of the old silver off of the mirror
2. get yourself a sheet of silvered mylar and some thin white board
3. cut the white board to the shape of the glass and attach the mylar
with the double faced  tape that picture framers use
4. place glass back in frame, place mylar'd board behind glass
5. inexpensive non toxic fix

"Terry L. Ridder" wrote:

> hello;
>
> the wife found an antigue mirror that even i will
> have to admit is beutiful. the silver at the edges
> is badly discolored and flaking off. would anyone
> know what it takes to re-silver a mirror?
>
> she has taken it to to glass places locally and they
> say they cannot do it. it is sitting in a closet and
> the wife would really like to display it.
>
> --
> Terry L. Ridder ><>
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