Cleanig reflectors

[john charlton]

I bought a nice pair of original single bulb reflectors at a swap meet yesterday but they have fingerprints on the silver . I know the silver plate is very soft so what is a good method to clean them without damage ???

John in sunny morning Suffolk County England .

 

[Glen in Hillman MI]

A little spit and a woman’s soft touch
Glen

 

[Kurt in NJ]

lamp black on a fine chamois is one of the methods used in the era ---here is another from "gus garage" series
http://www.gus-stories.org/august_1934.htm

 

[Badpuppy]

I use salt+vinegar+cotton swab.

 

[Ernie Vitucci]

Good Morning all...What about silver polish such as you would use on a silver knife and fork? You can also purchase a silver polish cloth that will do a nice job and the finish will last for a while...Ernie in Arizona

 

[chrs1961815]

Whatever you do, don't buff too hard as you will eat through the plating. Don't ask me how I know.

 

[Bob C]

Vince has info on his site. http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/reflectorcleaning.htm


Bob