Mirror is going blind. Resilvering is expensive and not a DIY project. Any home remedy cleaning methods should be tested in a small spot before using on the entire surface.
In my opinion there is nothing you can DIY for a mirror. Resilvering IS very expensive. You could go to Kirklands and buy a new mirror for 1/3 of the price.
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Marion
Is it the mirror itself or the frame around it that faded>
here is info for you
http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-black-spots-on-mirrors/#:~:text=If%20the%20black%20spots%20are%20in%20the%20middle%20of%20the,finish%20or%20disguising%20the%20spots.
https://angelgilding.com/re-silvering-old-mirrors/
Mirror is going blind. Resilvering is expensive and not a DIY project. Any home remedy cleaning methods should be tested in a small spot before using on the entire surface.
In my opinion there is nothing you can DIY for a mirror. Resilvering IS very expensive. You could go to Kirklands and buy a new mirror for 1/3 of the price.
Hello Marion,
It sounds like an old mirror, Enjoy it for what it is, or maybe sell it as there are a lot looking for Old Plate Mirrors.
Here's another discussion with some suggestions that may help you: https://www.hometalk.com/diy/decorate/rooms/q-how-to-repair-an-old-scratched-mirror-6855262
How do you restore a OLD mirror?
Hi Marion, the are a few things you can do, but the easiest is to paint or stain the frame. This video will show you how - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0c-84O-im8I
Heres a Video to get you started to repairing your mirror Good Luck
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPeoUK8de2E
It is actually beautiful look .. I would love that