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Ed Cypress
01-22-2003, 03:20 AM
I have a couple of beautiful antique clocks whose dials are made of paper or a type of cardboard. I have noticed that small chips of paint have begun to flake off. My goal is preserve the original beauty of the clock and prevent further errosion. Any ideas would be appreciated

Ed Cypress
01-22-2003, 03:20 AM
I have a couple of beautiful antique clocks whose dials are made of paper or a type of cardboard. I have noticed that small chips of paint have begun to flake off. My goal is preserve the original beauty of the clock and prevent further errosion. Any ideas would be appreciated

LaBounty
01-22-2003, 08:55 AM
Hi Ed-

This question has come up before and a quick search of the Message Board archives revealed this thread...

old ref::Flaking Dial

David.

Ed Cypress
01-22-2003, 10:13 AM
Thanks David.