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Jay Gardner 09-09-2009 11:21 AM

"Antiquing" a Silvers Pad
 
Has anyone followed the process recommended by CVSM? (see below)

"Our correct period pad is the exact color of the pre-war silver’s pad. When they are finished in the described manner, they are undetectable from the original pre-war pad. We have spent a lot of time developing the correct color for this pad.

1. After installation of the pad, buff it with Vaseline to add a sheen
2. Coat it with varnish, tru-oil, and shellac and let dry. This will preserve the sheen."

So I am supposed to apply vasoline, varnish, tru-oil AND shellac?

Thanks,

Jay

Bruce Day 09-09-2009 12:08 PM

Worked fine for me. Vaseline then Tru-Oil. Tru-Oil is mostly shellac. Should be "or", not "and". Or you can just use the gun and the pad will darken over time. Maybe Budweiser works too.

Destry L. Hoffard 09-11-2009 05:04 PM

Jay,

My method has always been duck blood and bacon grease with a thin coating of "blue" mud.


Destry

Jay Gardner 09-11-2009 05:15 PM

Destry, I like your idea the best. I'll make a deal with you: I'll supply the bacon grease if you'll supply the mud. This 20 is choked IM/IM and should make a heck of a gun for woodies and teal.

Jay

Destry L. Hoffard 09-11-2009 05:18 PM

I'll pick up a couple handfuls next time I'm down south where the real stuff comes from.

DLH

Jay Gardner 09-11-2009 05:23 PM

Just got my 10 ga barrels back from Dale and I can't wait to put them to good use. You planning multiple trips over to Mitchell's Bay next month?

Steve Huffman 09-12-2009 07:45 AM

Ok ! Wheres the Pictures ?

Jay Gardner 09-12-2009 10:35 AM

Steve,

Tried to take a couple yesterday but the lighting did not cooperate. I think they came out REALLY well. Great contrast.

J

Jay Gardner 09-13-2009 03:21 PM

Just posted them under a new thread.

Destry L. Hoffard 09-13-2009 05:31 PM

Jay,

We'll be over there pretty regular starting on opening day until the last day in January. October isn't the best month, wait and come in November when it's starting to get right.

Destry


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