<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN"><HTML><HEAD><TITLE>Copper Cookware Repair - Frequently Asked Questions</TITLE> <META http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=unicode"><!-- Mirrored from www.retinning.com by HTTrack Website Copier/2.x [XR/YP'2000] --> <META Name="Keywords" Content="retinning, copper cookware, Metal Refinishing, kitchen, copper, cookware, tinning, pan retinning, tin, &#13;&#10;tinker, gourmet, chef, polishing, kitchen equipment, restaurant equipment, hardware repair&#13;&#10; copper refinishing, cookware repair,fireplace hardware"> <META content="Guaranteed Retinning of Copper Cookware, Brass Repair and Polishing Service for household items, kitchen and restaurant equipment.&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;</HEAD>&#13;&#10;<BODY BACKGROUND=" name=Description BGCOLOR="ffffff" ricepapr3.JPG?> <META content="Rosemary De Figlio, De Figlio Design" name=author></HEAD> <BODY link="#cc6600" vlink="#cc6600" alink="#cc6600"><BR><BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <CENTER><FONT size=+2><I>FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT<BR>COPPER TINNING AND REPAIR</I></FONT><br> <img src="Sign.jpg" width="300" height="142"> <P> <IMG HEIGHT="17" src="bartrans.gif" width =468> </CENTER><P> <table border=0 width=220 align=right><tr><td> <IMG height=244 hspace=6 src="jamieinshop.JPG" width=216 vspace=6><br> <center><font color ="#ff0000" size=-1>Jamie Gibbons working in his original location in New York City.</center></FONT> </td></tr></table> <table border=0><tr><td valign=bottom> <IMG height=46 src="tinypan.gif" width=72></td><td><b>Why do I need to retin my copper pots?</b></td></tr></table> <IMG height=1 src="cleadot.gif" width=25><font size=+3 color="#cc3500"><b>E</b></font>ven though copper is such a good conductor it can react with certain foods, especially vinegars, tomatoes, and other acidic foods. The tin lining protects the food. <p> <table border=0><tr><td valign=bottom> <IMG height=46 src="tinypan.gif" width=72></td><td><b>Why is tin used?</b></td></tr></table> <IMG height=1 src="cleadot.gif" width=25><font size=+3 color="#cc3500"><b>T</b></font>he only thing better than tin is gold or silver, but tin is much more cost effective. Stainless steel does not complement the conduction properties of the copper. It does not heat evenly and you get hot spots around the flame.<p> <table border=0><tr><td valign=bottom> <IMG height=46 src="tinypan.gif" width=72></td><td><b>How do I know when a pot needs retinning?</b></td></tr></table> <IMG height=1 src="cleadot.gif" width=25><font size=+3 color="#cc3500">W</font>hen you start to see the copper coming through the tin, even in cases where you have little scratches; if they add up to the size of a quarter: its time to retin. (<A href="workorder.htm">Retinning Order form</A>)<p> <table border=0><tr><td valign=bottom> <IMG height=46 src="tinypan.gif" width=72></td><td><b>I just got back my copper double boiler. It looks beautiful, but why do I see wipe marks in the tin lining?</b></td></tr></table> <IMG height=1 src="cleadot.gif" width=25><font size=+3 color="#cc3500">E</font>ach piece is retinned individually and by hand. Many of our customers are hotels and restaurants, we therefore apply a heavy coating which will stand up to daily use. A thin lining will not have wipe marks but it is not as durable.<p> <table border=0><tr><td valign=bottom> <IMG height=46 src="tinypan.gif" width=72></td><td><b>What is the best way to use my copper pots?</b></td></tr></table> <IMG height=1 src="cleadot.gif" width=25><font size=+3 color="#cc3500">A</font>lways use a low flame. Copper is such a good conductor that the whole pot heats evenly. The lower heat keeps your tin from blistering and thus protects the lining. Never use metal utensils, only plastic or wood.<p> <table border=0><tr><td valign=bottom> <IMG height=46 src="tinypan.gif" width=72></td><td><b>How should I clean my copper pots and pans?</b></td></tr></table> <IMG height=1 src="cleadot.gif" width=25><font size=+3 color="#cc3500">T</font>here are many good copper cleaners on the market . (We recommend Never-Dull) Many traditional chefs combine flour, white vinegar, and coarse salt with an egg white until the mixture is consistency of paste, then rubbed on the outside of the pots.<p> <table border=0><tr><td valign=bottom> <IMG height=46 src="tinypan.gif" width=72></td><td><b>How long before I get my pots back?</b></td></tr></table> <IMG height=1 src="cleadot.gif" width=25><font size=+3 color="#cc3500">T</font>welve to twenty four weeks. Occasionally due to delays in materials, weather, or holiday volume, turn around time may be slightly longer. Please contact with Jamie if you have any special needs concerning turnaround time. <p> <table border=0><tr><td valign=bottom> <IMG height=46 src="tinypan.gif" width=72></td><td><b>What else do you do besides pots and pans?</b></td></tr></table> <IMG height=1 src="cleadot.gif" width=25><font size=+3 color="#cc3500">H</font>obart Bowls, Wire Whips, Dough Racks, Shelving, Refrigerator Racks. Polishing and laquering of Brass Beds and Fixtures, Chandeliers, Locks, Fireplace Tools and Andirons, Religious Objects, Antique Gas Tanks for Automobiles, and more.<p> <BLOCKQUOTE> <i>Atlantic Retinning and Metal Refinish is committed to providing you the best service possible. We understand that many of the pieces we service are family heirlooms and retain high sentimental value. Please be assured that your cookware is as important to us as it is to you. 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