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newshound wrote:
I seem to remember him replating several door knobs, but that was
probably just nickel plating.

IIRC silver plating is fairly easy, nickel plating significantly more
difficult.

One of the issues with silver plate is that it tarnishes fairly quickly
in air, hence the need for regular polishing (and why you find it worn
off old items). I imagine you could use the same lacquer that is used to
protect solid brass items.


Bit of thread drift here. The old Rover has lots of switches all of the
same make and basic design. Those that handle a reasonable current are
pretty reliable. But some only control relays, so a tiny current, and need
cleaning regularly. Contacts on all are plain copper, with no wiping
action, and they corrode. Wondered if silver plating the contacts would
help? Or any other DIY plating?

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