Collectibles-General (Antiques)/old glass

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Could you tell me how to get film off of old glass? thanks

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Hi Carol
Nice to hear from you.
If the film is on the inside of a vase for instance, I use coarse sand and water and swish it around a lot.
On the outside I use very fine steel wool or an SOS pad as it will not scratch the glass.
Good Luck
Eileen

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Eileen Cronk

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I can answer most questions about the repairing and refinishing of all your old furniture items (the things we call antiques). I can also give you advice on what wood items to choose and what wood items to avoid at auctions, flea markets etc. I DO NOT give appraisals on antiques as this is not my field of expertise.

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I have been repairing, refinishing and of course buying old furniture for the past 30 years. On any given weekend I can be found at auction sales or flea markets searching out a good buy. I have taken several courses in this area over the years, but I find "Hands On" learning to be the best teacher. I can help you avoid the pitfalls and problems of this wonderful rewarding craft.

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