Bring Back the Flame: Restoration of a 100 year old Lighter

Hello, my dear viewers. Finally, I received the long-awaited package with a century-old lighter that I bought at an auction. These lighters date back to the late 19th to early 20th century, so it's quite possible that it's over 100 years old. While it was flying to me from Europe, I had already decided that I wanted to cover it in gold, as bronze tends to oxidize quickly and lose its luster. During the restoration process, I imagined how many owners it might have had over all these years, or perhaps just one who lost it? This will remain a mystery that can be fascinating to speculate about.
The restoration process itself turned out to be quite simple and engaging. Firstly, cleaning, polishing, minor repairs, and then my favorite process, electrolysis. To ensure the gold laid evenly and beautifully, I initially covered the parts with nickel, and in this variant, I even liked it more than in gold. However, I eventually decided to go with the gold. If you have any questions about the restoration process or the technology, I'll be glad to answer them in the comments.
I hope you enjoy my video, look forward to your subscriptions, likes, and kindly ask you to rate my work from 1 to 10 in the comments.
#restoration #rare #vintage #lighter #lighthouse #restore #gold

[@SalvageRestore]

I really hope that you will like the result of my restoration👨‍🔧 Please rate my work from 1 to 10 in the comments👍 Ilook forward to your comments, likes, and subscriptions❤

[@oneshotme]

A beautiful restoration

[@markaxelrod6584]

Great video. Love the thunder in the background at the start of the project too.

[@elfowl6873]

BEAUTIFUL WORK 6 STARS.!!!

[@SalvageRestore]

Thanks 🤩

[@carrestore]

beautiful restoration 💖💖

[@SalvageRestore]

Thank you very much 🫶

[@RestorationVideo]

You did a great job. great new video with good and ingenious content..when you revive a lighter, Keep up the good work genius master🔧😎♥♥

[@SalvageRestore]

Thank you so very very much 🤩

[@One_moment69]

Congratulations on 5k subscribers🎉 Good job 👏🏼

[@SalvageRestore]

Artem, thank you very much 😉🤝

[@oneshotme]

A beautiful restoration and you did an excellent job restoring it as well!!!! I enjoyed your video so I gave it a Thumbs Up

[@SalvageRestore]

Thank you ! I'm very pleased 😉

[@emresiirtli.]

good job my friend. 10

[@SalvageRestore]

Thank you so much 😊

[@pr73es]

It’s a ten all the way!!!! Gold would be nice!

[@SalvageRestore]

Thank you 🤩

[@chemilla]

Great video edition and job.

[@SalvageRestore]

Thanks 🤩

[@MASI_forging]

Such a beautiful restoration 💖💖

[@SalvageRestore]

Thank you so much 😊

[@bigboy9706]

Very very nice. I glad you decided to plate it back in gold

[@SalvageRestore]

Thank you very much 🫶

[@soje4150]

Respekt, grandiose Arbeit ❤

[@SalvageRestore]

🫶

[@teresaduda932]

Piękna, odzyskała dawny blask

[@SalvageRestore]

Dziękuję bardzo 😉

[@oatwizard]

4:25 forbidden matcha latte

[@SalvageRestore]

😂😂😂 yes

[@jailsondasilva223]

Restaurado isqueiro 🔥😉

[@SalvageRestore]

🤩 thanks

[@thierrypasquet1503]

Superbe.

[@SalvageRestore]

🫶

[@VladaTerex]

10😀 Хотелось бы узнать, сколько времени было потрачено на восстановление предмета, хотя бы приблизительно. Не только это, но и других . I would like to know how much time was spent on restoring the item, at least approximately. Not only this but others too.

[@SalvageRestore]

Съемка 1-2 полных дня, если для этого есть все необходимое. У меня занимает все около недели , так как это хобби а не основной вид деятельности. Спасибо за 10)

[@tomwalker9683]

Sub. Great work

[@SalvageRestore]

Thanks 🤩

[@SilvioMauri]

Interessante, ma quali prodotti usi per la pulizia?

[@SalvageRestore]

Questa è una produzione locale, puoi cercare su Internet composizioni per la lucidatura chimica del rame e delle sue leghe

[@lainecolley1414]

purty

[@lainecolley1414]

(no numbers on weekends)

[@user-oj3pg5px9q]

What kind of fuel is poured inside it?

[@SalvageRestore]

Petrol ZIPPO

[@Loran1972]

Le support de pierre/ressort/roue de friction a été changé !!! Il n’a pas la même forme et les 2 trous d’axe qui servent au maintien de la roue de friction sont bien plus petits !!! Pourquoi ne pas l’annoncer dans la vidéo ?!! 🤔

[@SalvageRestore]

Congratulations, you are the most attentive viewer 🤝

[@brianlubeck4184]

Personally i would have left it nickle plated

[@SalvageRestore]

I wanted it to be closer to the original. But I also like it better in nickel.

[@dariusjanulis4119]

I give 11 points .Unreal Liked it🫶👍

[@SalvageRestore]

Thank you very much 🤩🫶