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   mlbfreestyle | Aug 02, 2004 04:26am | #1

   I use a product called "Nevr Dull" (spelling is correct), manufactured by The George Basch Co. Freeport, NY.  You should be able to find it in a good hardware store.  It consists of a roll of wadding (cotton?) with a petroleum based solvent in it.  It cuts through tarnish very well and very quickly without scratching.  It comes in a round blue can.  This is great stuff!

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   alanplanesaw | Aug 02, 2004 05:13am | #2

   Forgotten all about that.  Got a can on the shelf somewhere.

   Thanks,

   Alan - planesaw

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   Patto | Aug 02, 2004 06:46am | #3

   You Might also try Shellite (White Spirit over there?) I have recently discovered (recovering used buckles from saddlery) that it disolves softer sludges in corners that other approaches fail with.

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   Steinmetz | Aug 02, 2004 07:59am | #4

   Alan, I am not an expert, so ignore this advice.

    I use a soft bronze wire wheel to polish ozidized brass, nickel and copper.

   Also, a Device called a ring clam (or, clamp) sold to jewelers to hold small items for buffing and polishing

   It,s easy on the fingers, as you dont burn or scratch your fingers

   Having leather grips protects fine items from scratches  also it is double ended, so smaller items can be held while applying to the wheel

   I have one 1/2" x6' bronze wheel that I've been using for at least four years

   Steinmetz