This is accomplished by means of a double-burnishing process after the article is plated and before it receives its final buffed finish.
Even his eyes, Freeland gray, were a little buffed over by sedentary habit, and the number of things that he was conscious of.
The plate should, in all cases, be buffed immediately before using, and not allowed to stand any length of time.
Hence we see that the plate should be buffed just before receiving the vapor of iodine.
Should the same plate be buffed for a long time, the polish will nearly all disappear, leaving the cavities in the surface free for the action of agents employed in subsequent operation.
Whenever a view is to be taken, or any impression which requires the plate to be turned on the side, it should be buffed in the other direction, so that the marks will always be horizontal, when the picture is in position.
The plate should be buffed immediately before the sensitive coating is given; particles of dust are thus effectually removed; the temperature of the plate is also increased by the friction, and the required tint more readily obtained.
If, then, the top be rubber or machine-buffed leather, apply dressing, not forgetting the side curtains.
