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Horofinish Finishing Powder is a specialist clock dial finishing powder designed to finish after silvering brass clock dials. This superfine powder is the ideal final step in the dial restoration process, helping to enhance and smooth the surface after using silvering compounds for a professional-quality result.
Horofinish Finishing Powder is a specialist clock dial finishing powder used after silvering brass clock dials. This superfine white powder helps finish, brighten and refine the newly silvered surface, providing the final stage in the traditional clock dial silvering process.
Horofinish is designed to be used alongside Horosilv Silvering Powder and is an essential finishing product for restoring the appearance of silvered brass clock dials.
The finishing powder helps to refine the silvered surface and enhance its brightness, helping to produce a clean and professional-looking finish on restored brass clock dials.
Horofinish Finishing Powder is primarily used for:
It is a specialist finishing product rather than a general-purpose metal polishing powder.
When restoring an old brass clock dial, the silvering process can leave the surface requiring a final finishing stage. Horofinish is designed specifically for this purpose.
After the brass dial has been properly prepared and silvered, Horofinish is worked over the silvered area to help produce a more even, brighter and refined appearance.
For a complete dial restoration system, use Horofinish alongside Horosilv Silvering Powder.
Horofinish is the finishing stage after silvering. It should not be used as a replacement for the silvering compound itself.
A typical traditional process is:
Using the finishing powder after silvering helps complete the restoration process and enhances the appearance of the finished dial.
Use only a small amount of powder at a time. Gentle, controlled application is preferable when working on antique clock dials.
Horofinish helps to finish and brighten the silvered surface, giving the restored dial a cleaner and more refined appearance.
Because clock dials are often highly visible parts of an antique clock, the final finishing stage can make an important difference to the overall appearance of the completed restoration.
Horofinish is used to finish and brighten silvered brass clock dials after the silvering process.
Yes. Horofinish is specifically designed to be used after Horosilv Silvering Powder as the final finishing stage.
No. Horofinish is a finishing powder, not the silvering compound itself. It is used after the dial has been silvered.
Apply a small amount to the silvered area and work it in gently using a soft, clean cloth and circular movements. Rinse with cold water and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.
Horofinish is intended for silvered brass clock dials and is particularly suited to traditional antique clock restoration.
Horofinish is a specialist clock dial finishing powder. Always test your restoration process carefully and work gently when treating original or valuable antique dials.
For the best results, use Horofinish as the finishing stage following a suitable clock dial silvering process.
Store Horofinish in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and keep out of reach of children. Avoid unnecessary contact with skin and eyes. When handling fine powders, avoid creating or inhaling dust and use suitable ventilation and personal protective equipment where appropriate.
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