How to get fogginess off antique mirror?

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i redid an antique mirror by utube video mine turned out foggy, how do i correct this?

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Debbie Parcells on Apr 30, 2020

clean spots of laminate floor

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- Cynthia H on May 02, 2020
  
  Hi Debbie! I think your question got posted on another person's question. Start at the top of the page and create your own. You will get many more responses that way!
  
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Lindsay Aratari on Apr 30, 2020

Can you try cleaning it?

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Agnes Chrzanowska on Apr 30, 2020

I don't think you can get fogginess out .. it is part of antiquing process and I think that I simply beautiful

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- Pat hughes on May 12, 2020
  
  thanks for answering my question.
  
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Kelli L. Milligan on Apr 30, 2020

The toughness is part of antique ing process. Once that happens it's forever.

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William on Apr 30, 2020

You may need to strip the mirror down to glass and start over. Moisture is probably what caused the fogginess or the wrong product was used.
https://www.hometalk.com/29461033/turn-glass-into-mirrors

https://www.hometalk.com/5719847/how-to-make-a-mirror-with-mirror-paint

https://www.hometalk.com/28277760/diy-turn-glass-into-mirror

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Chloe Crabtree on May 01, 2020

I believe the fogginess is permanent. Your only option would be to replace it.

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Chas' Crazy Creations on May 01, 2020

Here's a post that might help you - https://blog.fantasticcleaners.com/how-to-clean-an-antique-mirror/

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Deb K on May 01, 2020

Hi Pat, hoping this video helps you out
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdTJW3mahus

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Betsy on May 02, 2020

I was able to remove fogginess using Weimans stove polish for glass top stoves. It works like magic!

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Cynthia H on May 02, 2020

Hi! You can strip it down and try again, replace the mirror part with a custom cut mirror, or enjoy the look. Good luck and stay safe!

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Terra Gazelle on May 03, 2020

That fogginess is why people pay large amounts for them. I would love one.

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- Pat hughes on May 04, 2020
  
  I did not realize that, maybe I should just put mine up and brag about it!
  
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Terra Gazelle on May 05, 2020

The fogginess and spots people try to copy..and if you have an original...keep it and brag!

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Johnavallance82 on Jan 15, 2021

Hi Pat,
My Suggestion would be to Start again, using Mirror Finish Spray.

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Holly Lengner - Lost Mom on Apr 18, 2021

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Agnes Chrzanowska on May 31, 2021

fog on mirrors is awesome .. that is why they are antique

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