POISONS, ANTIDOTES FOR: See Antidotes.
POLISHES
Polishes For Aluminum.
II.—Aluminum is susceptible of taking a beautiful polish, but it is not white like that of silver or nickel, rather slightly bluish, like tin. The shade can be improved. First, the grease is to be removed from the object with pumice stone. Then, for polishing, use is made of an emery paste mingled with tallow, forming cakes which are rubbed on the polishing brushes. Finally, rouge powder is employed with oil of turpentine.
Polishes For Bars, Counters, Etc.
| I.— | Linseed oil | 8 ounces |
|---|---|---|
| Stale ale | 8 ounces | |
| Hydrochloric acid | 1 ounce | |
| Alcohol, 95 per cent | 1 ounce | |
| White of 1 egg. |
Mix. Shake before using. Clean out the dust, dirt, etc., using an appropriate brush, or a bit of cloth wrapped around a stick, then apply the above, with a soft brush, or a bit of cotton wrapped in a bit of silk—or, in fact, any convenient method of applying it.
| II.— | Japan wax | 1 av. ounce |
|---|---|---|
| Oil of turpentine | 3 fluidounces | |
| Linseed oil | 16 fluidounces | |
| Alcohol | 3 fluidounces | |
| Solution of potash | 1 1/2 fluidounces | |
| Water to make 32 fluidounces. | ||
Dissolve the wax in the turpentine, add the other ingredients, diluting the potash solution with the water before adding to the other ingredients, and stir briskly until well mixed.