Just got a Baldwin tenor banjo and some of the components are tarnished. Used Simichrome polish but didn’t do a whole lot. Any other things to try to get it cleaned?
Thanks,
Edited by - greadore on 11/12/2026 20:31:27
A LOT of elbow grease. I have seen things get so tarnished that basically they refuse to clean up. If you rub and scrub too hard or too much, you can damage or remove the plating. an alternative is to get the parts replated. I don't think nickel is too terribly expensive but GOLD sure is!
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Originally posted by GStumpA LOT of elbow grease. I have seen things get so tarnished that basically they refuse to clean up. If you rub and scrub too hard or too much, you can damage or remove the plating. an alternative is to get the parts replated. I don't think nickel is too terribly expensive but GOLD sure is!
I'll put more of my elbow into it :). Had thought about getting the parts replayed. Thanks.
Edited by - greadore on 11/13/2026 04:33:44
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Originally posted by lightgaugeI have been pleased with this product.
Thanks. Will look for it.
The plating is compromised, any "polish" is going to remove it.
All "polishes" are the same and work the same way.
They have an abrasive powder (usually Aluminum Oxide) suspended in some kind of solvent or oil.
You smear it on, the solvent evaporates, then you rub. Your cloth basically becomes find sandpaper and the endless "black" that rubs off is your plating.
100% of companies that make polish compounds or creams DO NOT recommend using on plated metal, and for a good reason.
Neverdull is an abrasive wadding.
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