Re-plating with silver? Brush method?

Ferguson · 3rd July 2007, 12:15 PM

I have a couple of small scabbards that are either brass or copper that were silver plated. I've seen some inexpensive sets that will touch up silver plating using electrolysis. Have any of you used one of these with any success?
Thanks,

Steve

Battara · 3rd July 2007, 11:22 PM

I would be very careful with electrolysis:

1. it is a microscopically thin film on the surface and very easily worn off

2. silver leafing would put a layer on closer to what was originally on there

3. after the leafing, then putting on a protective layer of something would be more protective over all than electrolysis

4. because it does not last, jewelers do not do electrolysis anymore

These are some of my thoughts - good luck.

Ferguson · 4th July 2007, 02:18 AM

Jose,
I knew that you would know. Thanks!
Steve

3rd July 2007, 12:15 PM	#1
Ferguson Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernersville, NC, USA Posts: 793	Re-plating with silver? Brush method? I have a couple of small scabbards that are either brass or copper that were silver plated. I've seen some inexpensive sets that will touch up silver plating using electrolysis. Have any of you used one of these with any success? Thanks, Steve

3rd July 2007, 11:22 PM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,220	I would be very careful with electrolysis: 1. it is a microscopically thin film on the surface and very easily worn off 2. silver leafing would put a layer on closer to what was originally on there 3. after the leafing, then putting on a protective layer of something would be more protective over all than electrolysis 4. because it does not last, jewelers do not do electrolysis anymore These are some of my thoughts - good luck.

4th July 2007, 02:18 AM	#3
Ferguson Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernersville, NC, USA Posts: 793	Jose, I knew that you would know. Thanks! Steve