Parker Gun Collectors Association Forums  

Go Back   Parker Gun Collectors Association Forums Parker Forums Parker Restoration

Notices

Reply
Thread Tools Display Modes
"Antiquing" a Silvers Pad
Unread 09-09-2009, 11:21 AM   #1
Member
Setter Man
PGCA Member

Member Info
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,791
Thanks: 1,705
Thanked 1,636 Times in 634 Posts

Default "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
Jay Gardner is offline   Reply With Quote
Unread 09-09-2009, 12:08 PM   #2
Member
Bruce Day
PGCA Lifetime
Member
 
Bruce Day's Avatar

Member Info
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 4,993
Thanks: 552
Thanked 15,605 Times in 2,666 Posts

Default

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.
Bruce Day is offline   Reply With Quote
Unread 09-11-2009, 05:04 PM   #3
Member
MarketHunter
PGCA Member
 
Destry L. Hoffard's Avatar

Member Info
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 5,113
Thanks: 588
Thanked 4,020 Times in 1,158 Posts

Default

Jay,

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


Destry
__________________
I was as virtuously given as a gentleman need to be; virtuous enough; swore little; diced not above seven times a week; went to a bawdy-house once in a quarter--of an hour; paid money that I borrowed, three of four times; lived well and in good compass: and now I live out of all order, out of all compass. Falstaff - Henry IV
Destry L. Hoffard is offline   Reply With Quote
Unread 09-11-2009, 05:15 PM   #4
Member
Setter Man
PGCA Member

Member Info
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,791
Thanks: 1,705
Thanked 1,636 Times in 634 Posts

Default

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
Jay Gardner is offline   Reply With Quote
Unread 09-11-2009, 05:18 PM   #5
Member
MarketHunter
PGCA Member
 
Destry L. Hoffard's Avatar

Member Info
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 5,113
Thanks: 588
Thanked 4,020 Times in 1,158 Posts

Default

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

DLH
__________________
I was as virtuously given as a gentleman need to be; virtuous enough; swore little; diced not above seven times a week; went to a bawdy-house once in a quarter--of an hour; paid money that I borrowed, three of four times; lived well and in good compass: and now I live out of all order, out of all compass. Falstaff - Henry IV
Destry L. Hoffard is offline   Reply With Quote
Unread 09-11-2009, 05:23 PM   #6
Member
Setter Man
PGCA Member

Member Info
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,791
Thanks: 1,705
Thanked 1,636 Times in 634 Posts

Default

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?
Jay Gardner is offline   Reply With Quote
Unread 09-12-2009, 07:45 AM   #7
Member
winplumber
PGCA Member

Member Info
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,630
Thanks: 1,756
Thanked 631 Times in 402 Posts

Default

Ok ! Wheres the Pictures ?
Steve Huffman is offline   Reply With Quote
Unread 09-12-2009, 10:35 AM   #8
Member
Setter Man
PGCA Member

Member Info
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,791
Thanks: 1,705
Thanked 1,636 Times in 634 Posts

Default

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 is offline   Reply With Quote
Unread 09-13-2009, 03:21 PM   #9
Member
Setter Man
PGCA Member

Member Info
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,791
Thanks: 1,705
Thanked 1,636 Times in 634 Posts

Default

Just posted them under a new thread.
Jay Gardner is offline   Reply With Quote
Unread 09-13-2009, 05:31 PM   #10
Member
MarketHunter
PGCA Member
 
Destry L. Hoffard's Avatar

Member Info
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 5,113
Thanks: 588
Thanked 4,020 Times in 1,158 Posts

Default

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
__________________
I was as virtuously given as a gentleman need to be; virtuous enough; swore little; diced not above seven times a week; went to a bawdy-house once in a quarter--of an hour; paid money that I borrowed, three of four times; lived well and in good compass: and now I live out of all order, out of all compass. Falstaff - Henry IV
Destry L. Hoffard is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 11:01 AM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright © 1998 - 2023, Parkerguns.org
Copyright © 2004 Design par Megatekno
- 2008 style update 3.7 avec l'autorisation de son auteur par Stradfred.