As for all the questions on what his powder was, I've seen a few guys with bottle cleaning strategies on RUclips and they use a variety of things, sometimes along with vinegar, sometimes not, but with some kind of liquid, maybe just water, to make a syrup if it's just a dry product like salt or bicarbonate of soda; or they'll use toothpaste or any metal polish (according to one guy). I've tried a few of these, along with others, like GoJo, a hand cleaner in a syrupy solution, which actually contains pumice. I've found that it's all kind of laborious, but most of these solutions worked for me, using a bottle brush. If in doubt, make a paste with any of the powdery stuff that you want to use and rub vigorously on any glass object, like an empty jar, to see if it scratches and leaves a haze on glass (none did, that I tested), or if GoJo or metal polish (already a paste), use out of the bottle as is. I was cleaning a 1940's soda bottle found in a dump and I got most (but not all) the haze off. A real old bottle may be a different story: that old glass material may not tolerate it. Test anything you do that I'm saying here, and Google it. I don't want people hurting their bottles.
But i have a 30” pulled vase with a round ball bottom..how can i get it to dry without water spot when theres no way to get inside or around the bottom base..ive tried a hair blow dryer and vacuum but it stays moist in the bottom
Rinse with 91% rubbing alcohol, drain, then just stand it upright. Just enough alcohol to swish around and coat the inside. The alcohol removes any residual water, then evaporates without leaving any stains or residue
You know you said you'd get onto that about what the powder was that you are using, I dont think you mentioned it. Would you mind explaining what the powder consists of?
@@leedelany2832 Website no longer works, and nothing came up on eBay. Looks like he's stopped selling the kits, leaving us with no clue as to what he used.
I use Baking soda and it works for me , the only trick is figuring out the ratio of Baking soda to water for different sized jobs , also you must really rinse well and end with distilled water rinse to prevent any water spots from forming !@@vickismith9550
As for all the questions on what his powder was, I've seen a few guys with bottle cleaning strategies on RUclips and they use a variety of things, sometimes along with vinegar, sometimes not, but with some kind of liquid, maybe just water, to make a syrup if it's just a dry product like salt or bicarbonate of soda; or they'll use toothpaste or any metal polish (according to one guy). I've tried a few of these, along with others, like GoJo, a hand cleaner in a syrupy solution, which actually contains pumice. I've found that it's all kind of laborious, but most of these solutions worked for me, using a bottle brush. If in doubt, make a paste with any of the powdery stuff that you want to use and rub vigorously on any glass object, like an empty jar, to see if it scratches and leaves a haze on glass (none did, that I tested), or if GoJo or metal polish (already a paste), use out of the bottle as is. I was cleaning a 1940's soda bottle found in a dump and I got most (but not all) the haze off. A real old bottle may be a different story: that old glass material may not tolerate it. Test anything you do that I'm saying here, and Google it. I don't want people hurting their bottles.
Thy usually use cerium oxide powder.
Hello Ian - is your website still operational? I was looking to see if I could buy your kit.
He never mentions the product name but assume it’s cerium oxide powder since this is video result when I googled “cerium oxide vase polish.”
But i have a 30” pulled vase with a round ball bottom..how can i get it to dry without water spot when theres no way to get inside or around the bottom base..ive tried a hair blow dryer and vacuum but it stays moist in the bottom
Rinse with 91% rubbing alcohol, drain, then just stand it upright. Just enough alcohol to swish around and coat the inside. The alcohol removes any residual water, then evaporates without leaving any stains or residue
@@patrickmathews1944 good plan👍
There is a very small claw that Car Mechanic's use to fetch nuts and bolts when they drop them down in the engine bay
@1:33 Did a ghost grab those scissors? Very bizarre!
22Chemicals haha what the fuck took them right out of his handsb
You know you said you'd get onto that about what the powder was that you are using, I dont think you mentioned it. Would you mind explaining what the powder consists of?
Will this work on Boro?
I am desperate for the kit/solution having inherited a waterford ship's decanter which seems to fit your profile!!!
What kind of powder is it. I didn't catch the name?
How does a white polishing powder become blood red ?
How many ingredients in powder? Is it close to 90% one ingredient?
What is the polishing powder?
Judging by the red colour it's jewelers rouge
That scalloped decanter though 👌
Most useful and creative. Thank you!!!.
Hello - i cannot seem to find this product to purchase. Does anyone know here i can buy it?
same question. most important thing
I am definitely buying this stuff
Great vid very good stuff
Very clever!
if its crystal you need to have it re polished in acid and it will look like new www.handcutcrystal.co.uk
Nope Selenium is what he is using and all the repair guys here in American use that as well. John Love your and your Dads work Beautifully done.
Are these still available ?
I think I’ll just throw my decanter away. Especially if it requires getting out the power tools to keep it clean
Can I have them?
Donate not throw away.
I thought you cut yourself somehow lol, scared me
That glass isnt sick. You want a real test of you method? I got some truly sick bottles for ya bro.
what is the polishing powder ???
Alice in wonderland
www.ians-polishing-kits.com in here. Decanter polishing kit, he sells them on eBay
@@leedelany2832 Website no longer works, and nothing came up on eBay. Looks like he's stopped selling the kits, leaving us with no clue as to what he used.
I use Baking soda and it works for me , the only trick is figuring out the ratio of Baking soda to water for different sized jobs , also you must really rinse well and end with distilled water rinse to prevent any water spots from forming !@@vickismith9550