posted on September 1, 2004 03:47:50 PM new
I've recently acquired some nice old Jade-ite/Jadite items but several of the pieces have staining with a worn look about them. I have tried scrubbing it off, but it's almost like the finish is worn and stained. Is there some way to renew the finish or at least take out the staining? I was considering using some bleach or Oxi-Clean, but thought perhaps it would damage the glaze even more. Anyone have any good suggestions?
posted on September 1, 2004 03:57:37 PM new
I would SURELY try Oxiclean, before i write it off as to going to the junk pile ...
GRANTED different surfaces and items will react differently to oxiclean, but i LOVE THAT STUFF, mixed STRONG and well in hot water and soaking then brushing .... ... I always think if oxiclean won't do it, THEN pitch it.
this is based on INCREDIBLE results, just today, on fabric furniture WHITE cushions.
(although i've had some awesome success woth porcelains and pottery too) ... good luck ... heck it won't hurt you to have extra on hand for your items down the road, even if it doesn't work for the glass
posted on September 1, 2004 05:14:55 PM new
AintRichYet, you and I think alike. That's what I use and I soak the item for a good 10 - 20 minutes. Sometimes redoing the soak or making a paste and letting it sit for about an hour.
posted on September 1, 2004 05:39:44 PM new
ltray cleaned a glass vase for me using Rubbing Compound (for cars). It took a LOT of rubbing (using finger) but when she was through it looked like new. It had a hard water milky ring around the top of it. So I don't know if this would work for you also but I thought I'd mention it.
posted on September 1, 2004 06:29:31 PM new
Surface of glass is worn and stained. I've seen alot of examples. You can use laundry bleach to remove the stain, but nothing short of polishing will remove the dull finish. The bleach will not harm the surface of glass. Unless it's a rare piece, it's probably not worth the expense of having the polishing done. Try Simichrome polish on a small spot, and don't spare the elbow grease.
