How to paint an old tarnish platter?

do you want it another color? you can clean the tarnish off

here is info on that and how to paint

https://antiquesilver.org/basic-guide-to-cleaning-and-caring-for-silver-trays-with-stuff-from-your-kitchen/#:~:text=Aluminum%20Foil%20and%20Baking%20Soda&text=Mix%20in%20the%20baking%20soda,tray%20to%20the%20aluminum%20foil!

https://thecrownedgoat.com/easily-paint-and-age-a-silver-serving-tray/

Aluminum foil and baking soda is pretty well known for cleaning up silver really easily. After that painting silver would be interesting... I would use an oil based paint for sure so you know it will last. https://antiquesilver.org/basic-guide-to-cleaning-and-caring-for-silver-trays-with-stuff-from-your-kitchen

You can spray paint with Rustoleum 2X spray paint for metal.

Lightly sand any rust off prime it and paint then put varnish on it when done

Clean up realy good Brillo any rust off you can then use rustolium paint if it’s a metal plater

Hi! I would use primer on it before painting.

Found this https://thecrownedgoat.com/easily-paint-and-age-a-silver-serving-tray/ hope it helps

Clean first, then scuff with fine steel wool. Clean with alcohol. Then you are ready to prime and paint. Spray will probably be your best bet.

Many spray paints today will do the trick. Rustoleum 2X is a great product for coverage, on metal, plastic or wood.

Give it a nice cleaning and spray paint will fix you right up.

Easily Paint and Age a Silver Serving Tray

https://thecrownedgoat.com/easily-paint-and-age-a-silver-serving-tray/

Do you really want to paint it or do you want to clean it?

STEP 1

Determine whether your silver-plated item is lacquered (sealed with a clear protective coating) or non-lacquered by pressing the tip of a fingernail into an inconspicuous location. If this leaves a small mark, it’s lacquered; if there’s no mark, it’s non-lacquered.

STEP 2

Insert a sink stopper into the drain of an empty sink. If cleaning a lacquered silver-plated item, run warm water from the tap until the sink is three-quarters of the way full. (Hot water can strip the lacquer.) If cleaning a non-lacquered item, run hot water from the tap.

STEP 3

Add to the water half teaspoon of acid-free liquid dish soap (check the ingredient list, avoiding soaps with “citric extracts” or citric acid, a common ingredient in citrus-scented dish soaps that can have a mild corrosive effect on silver plate). Using a gloved hand, stir the contents until the soap has completely dissolved.

STEP 4

Submerge the silver-plated item in the soap bath completely. Give the piece three to five minutes of dwell time to loosen dirt or grime, then remove it and place it on a clean surface.

STEP 5

While the item is still wet, gently rub its entire surface with a soft, dry cloth or dish sponge to slough off loosened dirt and grime. Steer clear of steel wool, polishing cloths, or other abrasive utensils, which can scratch silver plate.

STEP 6

Rinse the item under warm tap water to wash off lingering debris, then wipe it down with a soft, dry cloth. Now, don’t forget to polish to completely restore the metal’s luster! Jump to the last section to read how to shine your silver plate.

Hello Many bloggers use chalk paint. Spray paint might be another option.

Clean it well and spray paint it. Rustoleum makes a good product.

Scrub the platter well and dry with a soft lint-free cloth. Rustoleum makes great spray paints to paint metal. A couple of light coats will totally change the look of your platter. Have fun!

Hello, hope this helps you out,

https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?v=290561182396122&ref=watch_permalink

Here is an easy way to clean silver: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wPLWuy2O7M

Spray paint works great and if you want to clean it up I have a great tutorial for you - https://chascrazycreations.com/silver-cleaning-hacks-15/