Summary for remove antique finish Discussion
Remove antique finish from class ring is the core question here: the original poster wants to strip the dark antiquing from a white gold class ring to get a natural white-gold look, and asks whether acetone is the best method after hearing conflicting advice from jewelers and the ring manufacturer. The thread does not confirm acetone as the right approach. Instead, Jake Ratenski says he has had good luck using a toothbrush and baking soda toothpaste, describing it as mildly abrasive and free of harsh chemicals. Later, Heidi Heck adds that Balfour will remove antiquing from Aggie rings for a fee. Overall, the discussion suggests there are safer mechanical or manufacturer-service options, and that the acetone warning from the manufacturer should not be ignored without further verification.
Q. My white gold class ring has an antique finish. I want to remove the antique finish so as to obtain a natural white gold finish. Is soaking the ring in acetone
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the best method for achieving this? Two jewelers have told me to use Acetone, but a class ring manufacturer told me the acetone could damage/discolor the gold ring – but they just may have said that because they want you to purchase a new ring from them.
Chris Coz
DSI – Austin, Texas
2006
Q. Please let me know if you’ve heard anything back about this… I’d like my antiquing removed from my white gold Aggie ring. Thanks,
Casi Halfman
– Houston, Texas
2006
A. I’ve had good luck with a toothbrush and baking soda toothpaste. It’s mildly abrasive and no harsh chemicals in it.
Jake Ratenski
– Dayton, Ohio, USA
January 1, 2012
A. For a fee Balfour will remove antiquing from Aggie rings.
Heidi Heck
– San Antonio texas usa
December 23, 2017