Driscolls Antiques Ltd Priory Polishes Clock Dial Silvering Kit Everything you need to restore a clock dial. --50g Silvering Powder --50g Finishing Powder --100ml Silver/Brass Lacquer --1 X Black Hard Wax Stick Engravers Wax --1 X Black Soft Wax Stick Engravers Wax See silvering ...Driscolls Antiques Ltd Priory Polishes Clock Dial Silvering Kit Everything you need to restore a clock dial. --50g Silvering Powder --50g Finishing Powder --100ml Silver/Brass Lacquer --1 X Black Hard Wax Stick Engravers Wax --1 X Black Soft Wax Stick Engravers Wax See silvering in action in this video Clock / Barometer, Dial restoration.
Please note: This cellulose based lacquer is fine to use on clock dials as long as the first coat is a very quick, light coat. It can then be applied heavier/thicker after the first coat has dried. The lacquer should only be applied thinly to engraved dials.
Dial wax will melt and run if too much lacquer is used. A soft cotton cloth or cotton wool pad can be used; a quick swipe is the usual method then leave to dry before touching or attempting to add more lacquer. The hard wax is more difficult to use but will a create a more traditional hard wearing finish.
The soft wax is ideal for very thin .