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How to polish silver?
Keep his silver polishing tips in mind when seeking a way to polish your own collection: 1 Hold a piece of white paper next to the object you’re working on. Any remaining tarnish will contrast with the white paper to show you if additional polishing is required. 2 Hours of polishing and no progress on removing the tarnish? Your piece is more than likely coated with lacquer. The lacquer must be removed first before polishing is possible. This should be done by a professional metal conservator. 3 Here’s a quick way to safely remove wax from candle holders.
How to remove tarnish from silver?
Submerging a piece in hot water with a piece of aluminum foil and baking soda can pit the silver, and after all that polishing, some acid-filled home remedies may only lighten the tarnish rather than remove it altogether.
Can you polish metal with no progress?
Hours of polishing and no progress on removing the tarnish? Your piece is more than likely coated with lacquer. The lacquer must be removed first before polishing is possible. This should be done by a professional metal conservator.
Is wadding safe for metal?
The wadding is specially treated and safe for all metals and does not leave a residue on surfaces like some commercial cream polishes.
Can you use baking soda to remove tarnish from silver?
This isn’t the case with solutions you find on non-silver websites. Some advice tells you to avoid cleaners and instead use solutions far too abrasive to both remove tarnish and prevent scratching the delicate metal. Submerging a piece in hot water with a piece of aluminum foil and baking soda can pit the silver, and after all that polishing, some acid-filled home remedies may only lighten the tarnish rather than remove it altogether.
