taking the back off of a mirror
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taking the back off of a mirror
I have tried a 1/2 hour soak with two different mirror backs. one is black and one is a redish brown
1/2 hour soak in acetone, alcohol, methyl ethyl keytone( MEK ), and mineral spirits.
Nothing works very good. The acetone barely makes it so you can scrape it off woth a razor blade, but I can't get it really clean this way.
Am I overlooking something?
I havent tried gasolene yet.
Jim
1/2 hour soak in acetone, alcohol, methyl ethyl keytone( MEK ), and mineral spirits.
Nothing works very good. The acetone barely makes it so you can scrape it off woth a razor blade, but I can't get it really clean this way.
Am I overlooking something?
I havent tried gasolene yet.
Jim
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Re: taking the back off of a mirror
I use the lacquer thinner, put it in a tray and cover it and leave it till I remember to fix it - probably at least overnight - this is one of those gee I'm doing 5 things at once tricks for me.
-Good luck - Terry O.[
quote="jim simmons"]I have tried a 1/2 hour soak with two different mirror backs. one is black and one is a redish brown
1/2 hour soak in acetone, alcohol, methyl ethyl keytone( MEK ), and mineral spirits.
Nothing works very good. The acetone barely makes it so you can scrape it off woth a razor blade, but I can't get it really clean this way.
Am I overlooking something?
I havent tried gasolene yet.
Jim[/quote]
-Good luck - Terry O.[
quote="jim simmons"]I have tried a 1/2 hour soak with two different mirror backs. one is black and one is a redish brown
1/2 hour soak in acetone, alcohol, methyl ethyl keytone( MEK ), and mineral spirits.
Nothing works very good. The acetone barely makes it so you can scrape it off woth a razor blade, but I can't get it really clean this way.
Am I overlooking something?
I havent tried gasolene yet.
Jim[/quote]
A mostly useless tip, but Kemper (kester?) Paste soldering flux, does a wonderfull job of eating mirror backing.
Also, when you buy it, choose wisely. Some Mirrors are electroplated, some just painted and covered with tar.
Plus, since mirror is VERY TOXIC when applied, I would imagine that it is VERY TOXIC when removed.
Greg
Also, when you buy it, choose wisely. Some Mirrors are electroplated, some just painted and covered with tar.
Plus, since mirror is VERY TOXIC when applied, I would imagine that it is VERY TOXIC when removed.
Greg
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This request was for my friend who wants to selectively remove the back from a mirror and then paint a portrait on it.Marty wrote:Are you removing the backing selectively (for a design)? Sandblast.
If you want to get the glass completely clear, why not buy float?
Thanks for all of the responses.
Jim
jim. I used a strong paint stripper to remove the cover paint,and a 10% nitric acid from the solder section, hardware store.Both dangerous,use gloves, glasses and fresh air.I found it hard to get clear outlines as both were so strong but the mirror picture is a great effect. Pure lemon juice can take the silver off with lots of scrubbing.