What do you use to polish your....Silver :) Also what was used historically? & wax?

Nathaniel · 3rd March 2017, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Battara

The problem with products on the market for silver is that if it is a chemical dip then it will eat into the surface of the silver.

If it is a cloth, yes it will produce micro-scratches.

But anything that takes the sulfur oxide off silver will leave some kind of mark on the silver.

Personally, I also make jewelry as well as restoring antique weaponry. I use the cloth as the final end of polishing and cleaning. This is a standard practice in jewelry making, and thus I also use this on silver fittings on weaponry (as well as any silver).

And don't forget that in reality, cleaning is polishing, just on a lighter level.

Thanks for the good insight Jose!

Machetero · 3rd March 2017, 11:13 AM

Many Malaysian Antique dealers I've met swear by this Chinese Face powder called Sam Fong Hoi Tong.
It's got chalk in it so its kind of abrasive (on a microscopic level), but it's pretty authentic and cool.
When I don't use the powder i just rub silver with a cloth and some mineral oil.

Here's a picture of the box

sfenoid13 · 17th March 2017, 08:56 PM

I have been using NEVR-DULL for all my swords for cleaning and polishing purposes. It works like magic. After cleaning them with this I apply WD40. Results are great (i have tried may other things as well but this combo works best).

rickystl · 17th March 2017, 11:35 PM

Thanks guys for the additional methods. Much appreciated.
Rick.

Ibrahiim al Balooshi · 23rd March 2017, 08:07 PM

Dont forget Colgate toothpaste is excellent for cleaning silver !!!

Battara · 24th March 2017, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Ibrahiim al Balooshi

Dont forget Colgate toothpaste is excellent for cleaning silver !!!

Don't use it on ivory though!

Ibrahiim al Balooshi · 26th March 2017, 09:44 AM

Post 26 of the Omani Khanjar indicates Quote" Funnily enough cleaning khanjars is not as difficult as it seems ~ The quickest way is with a brass brush ! which sounds aggressive but its not as the brass bristles which are softer than silver only takes away the silver oxidation and polishes the silver without a scratch. See http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...omani+khanjars

Sapun Rita.
The silversmith uses an enhanced method for example on stitched silver belts which are first cleaned in a solution called "sapun rita" (sapun means soap..see next para for how this is prepared) a smooth flat headed hammer is pressed firmly onto the silver decoration and pushed along the belt with moderate force...Burnished ... Cleaning the khanjar is a peculiar operation which sounds a bit majical ~

Sapun Rita is prepared by setting fire to a rita berry which when dropped into water disolves immediately forming a burnishing solution..into which the khanjar is dipped then brushed vigourously and given the mallet press treatment as above. It is a long lasting polish technique suited to filigree and needleworked silver stitching on Khanjar scabbard and belt.

Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi.

3rd March 2017, 11:13 AM	#2
Machetero Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 12	Sam Fong Hoi Tong Powder Many Malaysian Antique dealers I've met swear by this Chinese Face powder called Sam Fong Hoi Tong. It's got chalk in it so its kind of abrasive (on a microscopic level), but it's pretty authentic and cool. When I don't use the powder i just rub silver with a cloth and some mineral oil. Here's a picture of the box Attached Images Last edited by Robert; 3rd March 2017 at 06:21 PM.

17th March 2017, 08:56 PM	#3
sfenoid13 Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 134	I have been using NEVR-DULL for all my swords for cleaning and polishing purposes. It works like magic. After cleaning them with this I apply WD40. Results are great (i have tried may other things as well but this combo works best). Attached Images

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17th March 2017, 11:35 PM	#4
rickystl Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO area. Posts: 1,630	Thanks guys for the additional methods. Much appreciated. Rick.

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Ibrahiim al Balooshi Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Buraimi Oman, on the border with the UAE Posts: 4,408	Dont forget Colgate toothpaste is excellent for cleaning silver !!!

26th March 2017, 09:44 AM	#7
Ibrahiim al Balooshi Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Buraimi Oman, on the border with the UAE Posts: 4,408	Post 26 of the Omani Khanjar indicates Quote" Funnily enough cleaning khanjars is not as difficult as it seems ~ The quickest way is with a brass brush ! which sounds aggressive but its not as the brass bristles which are softer than silver only takes away the silver oxidation and polishes the silver without a scratch. See http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...omani+khanjars Sapun Rita. The silversmith uses an enhanced method for example on stitched silver belts which are first cleaned in a solution called "sapun rita" (sapun means soap..see next para for how this is prepared) a smooth flat headed hammer is pressed firmly onto the silver decoration and pushed along the belt with moderate force...Burnished ... Cleaning the khanjar is a peculiar operation which sounds a bit majical ~ Sapun Rita is prepared by setting fire to a rita berry which when dropped into water disolves immediately forming a burnishing solution..into which the khanjar is dipped then brushed vigourously and given the mallet press treatment as above. It is a long lasting polish technique suited to filigree and needleworked silver stitching on Khanjar scabbard and belt. Regards, Ibrahiim al Balooshi.