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Restoring silver trim: solution found >> Message #1 Posted by tim m. on 6 Oct 2011, 8:29 p.m. All: I don't know if this has been mentioned, but I happened across a possible solution for restoring worn-off silver trim near the on/off switch of the Classics. Previously, I had used silver model paint, but it did not have the correct reflectivity compared to the original chrome. At the local Michael's, I happened across a silver leafing kit. Essentially, there is a glue pen and sheets of silver leaf. One applies the glue, waits for it to dry partially, then presses on the silver leaf. Excess leaf is wiped away with a brush. Here's a link to the product. Mods, delete if inappropriate to post a link to Amazon. Has anyone else tried this? How durable is it? -Tim

Re: Restoring silver trim: solution found >> Message #2 Posted by Brian Walsh on 6 Oct 2011, 8:42 p.m., in response to message #1 by tim m. Sounds promising! How about very carefully brushing on some clear fingernail polish over it?

That's a good thought! >> Message #3 Posted by tim m. on 7 Oct 2011, 12:19 a.m., in response to message #2 by Brian Walsh My only concern is if it would affect the reflectivity of the silver leaf (which is almost spot-on to the original chrome in my test case). I was thinking a thin brushed-on coat of cyanoacrylate, but that tends to become translucent as it dries. -Tim

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