Touching Up Gold Frames

[RobM]

I've been cleaning up an old frame for a client, and filled in the gaps in the corners.

Without having properly discussed this with the client (my fault), I'm now concerned he might be expecting to see the various chips throughout the frame to be touched up too, like the spots shown on these pics.

Regardless of this particular client's requirements, would any of you typically feel comfortable about this degree of touching up? Doing the corners is fine, but these sorts of chips look a little more precise, perhaps more befitting of a conservator. Should a proper framer be able to deal with this?

[vintage frames]

I think you can only do your best to make the frame as presentable and tidied-up as possible.
The frame is only a mass produced faux leaf product and has no value outside its present use.

After filling the corners, you could go around with Liberon gilt cream to touch up all the more prominent chips and damage.
Choose Chantilly for the gold bits and Rambouillet for the darker areas.

Smear it on with your finger tips and wipe away any excess with white spirit.

[prospero]

The usual method is to faff around for three days and then make a new frame.

You can make the 'flaws' less noticeable but factory moulding such as that can't be touched-up perfectly.

[RobM]

Thanks for your feedback, Dermot and Prospero.

I've stocked on my selection of creams, as your recommendations, Dermot. I do agree with you Prospero - they're not the total answer in some areas; because they wipe off so easily, they're useful for mitre joint gaps and other cracks, but less so for surface chips.