Services - Sherwood Tinning Ltd

At Sherwood Tinning Services we use the traditional hand wipe methods to retin your copper cookware, which is far superior to dipping or electro plating.

1. Copper Re-Tinning
2. Silver Plating
3. Stainless Steel Polishing
4. Copper Polishing
5. Brass Polishing

Our Process include Commercial, Domestic and Antique Items. We have a great relationship working for Antique dealers by restoring their products and making it useful, whether it is for personal use or for a Gift. All our process are Eco-Friendly.

Process

The Re-tinning process is a special process carried out on various vessels.

1. The item is put in a degreasing tank for 12-24 hours depending on the amount of grease and carbon build up.
2. The item is then thoroughly washed and dried
3. The item is then reshaped to its original form; dents are hammered out, rivets tightened and the bottom flattened.
4. The item is then put in pickling acid for approximately 12 hours for a deep clean.
5. The item is then washed thoroughly and dried.
6. A masking coat is painted on the outside of the pan to stop any unwanted tin bonding on the outside.
7. Flux is then applied, heated to a high temperature, pure tin ingot is then applied and hand wiped, once the tin smith is happy with the coating it is then left to cool.
8. Finally the item is deep cleaned inside and out and can be used with no need for further washing.
   

Silver Plating and Polishing

At Sherwood Tinning we also specialise in restoration and our experienced craftsmen offer a comprehensive range of plating and polishing services.

We can silver-plate on matt and bright surfaces. We can also carry out services and apply any of the finishes you specify to satisfy your individual requirements. At Sherwood tinning services we believe our plating service is a unique service. Our in-house polishing facilities provide the full range of traditional finishes which can be performed on precious metals.

Here we are able to offer you the ability to have your silverware re-plated to restore it to the condition it was when originally purchased.

Send us your tired, old cutlery and we will have it repaired, replated and refurbished.

You can be certain that your silverware will be correctly treated and restored and returned to you in pristine condition. We handle these pieces with precision and care to achieve the highest quality to exceed expectations.

Process for Re-Silvering

1. The item is cleaned, reshaped dents and scratches taken out.
2. All necessary repairs are done.
3. The item is then placed in a cleaning solution to remove all traces of grease.
4. The item is then placed in a tank to recoat with silver.
5. The item is then polished to a mirror finish.

Process for Polishing Stianless Steel Table Ware

1. The item is deep cleaned, reshaped dents and taken out.
2. All necessary repairs are done.
3. The item is then placed in a cleaning solution to remove all traces of grease.
4. The item is then polished to finish.

Process for Tinning Steel Mixing Bowls

1. The Re-tinning process is a special process carried out on various vessels.
2. The item is put in a degreasing tank for 12-24 hours depending on the amount of grease and carbon build up.
3. The item is then thoroughly washed and dried.
4. The item is then reshaped to its original form; dents are hammered out.
5. The item is then put in pickling acid to remove any rust for approximately 12 hours for a deep clean.
6. The item is then washed thoroughly and dried.
7. Flux is then applied, heated to a high temperature, pure tin ingot is then applied and tinned hand wiped in and out, once the tin smith is happy with the coating it is then left to cool.
8. Finally the item is deep cleaned inside and out and can be used with no need for further washing.