soldering question for the repair guys

Chuck(G) · Post by **Chuck(G)** » Mon May 24, 2004 5:01 pm

dave wrote: I called Ferree's and asked the same question (how to remove lead stain from silver plate). The guy I spoke to said to use pickle solution (i.e. 1/8 nitric acid, 1/4 sulphuric acid).

Good luck--and remember that your silver plating's about 9 microns thick.

Tell us how it comes out.

dave · Post by **dave** » Tue May 25, 2004 12:05 am

If I had some nitric and sulfuric acid I would. Its not easy to locate a supplier who will sell any chemicals to an individual, and I would not want to buy a gallon bottle of each any way. I used to teach HS chemistry, so I had access to reagent grade acids, but not any more.