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

Nathaniel · 27th February 2017, 05:01 AM

For me, I've used those silver jewelry cloths for polishing.

For wax, I've used Renaissance Wax, but after some discussions with an professional antique restorator, I switched to natural Brazilian carnauba wax, (Trewax Pastewax)....and for the silver polish, Metarex Polishing Cloth was recommended which I have yet to try.

In Thailand, traditionally one method of silver polishing was using the natural fiber of the tamarind (fruit)

mariusgmioc · 27th February 2017, 10:59 AM

Hello,

You may want to check this link (from Victoria & Albert Museum):

http://www.vam.ac.uk/content/article...r-your-silver/

Tim Simmons · 27th February 2017, 03:51 PM

Goddards Slver dip and ball of cotton wool. Very gentle no polishing wear, no residue stuck in details.

Ian · 27th February 2017, 05:29 PM

I use Simichrome® for brass and silver. A wooden toothpick is perfect for getting into the nooks and crannies of repoussed silver and for removing any remnants of the paste. This was recommended by conservators at several small museums that I have worked with.

I've tried Goddards silver dip and it works well too. A bit messy and liquid for my liking.

Ian.

kahnjar1 · 27th February 2017, 06:40 PM

GODDARDS SILVER CLOTH. No residue and not harsh. The Goddards Silver Dip in my experience tends to be much harsher than the cloth, and also needs to be completely flushed off after use. I guess products like SILVO are OK also but they do leave a pinkish residue in recesses, which is not always easy to remove.
Stu

Nathaniel · 27th February 2017, 08:51 PM

Thanks for your comments Gents.

Here is another informative link:

http://www.faltermeier.biz/articles/Caring%20for.pdf

Tim Simmons · 27th February 2017, 09:17 PM

Also I think there is a difference from cleaning silver to polishing it. One is okay the other over the years is bad.

Nathaniel · 2nd March 2017, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mariusgmioc

Hello,

You may want to check this link (from Victoria & Albert Museum):

http://www.vam.ac.uk/content/article...r-your-silver/

Thanks Mariusgmioc for the link

27th February 2017, 05:01 AM	#1
Nathaniel Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 865	For me, I've used those silver jewelry cloths for polishing. For wax, I've used Renaissance Wax, but after some discussions with an professional antique restorator, I switched to natural Brazilian carnauba wax, (Trewax Pastewax)....and for the silver polish, Metarex Polishing Cloth was recommended which I have yet to try. In Thailand, traditionally one method of silver polishing was using the natural fiber of the tamarind (fruit)

27th February 2017, 10:59 AM	#2
mariusgmioc Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Austria Posts: 1,906	Hello, You may want to check this link (from Victoria & Albert Museum): http://www.vam.ac.uk/content/article...r-your-silver/

27th February 2017, 03:51 PM	#3
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,843	Goddards Slver dip and ball of cotton wool. Very gentle no polishing wear, no residue stuck in details.

27th February 2017, 05:29 PM	#4
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,361	I use Simichrome® for brass and silver. A wooden toothpick is perfect for getting into the nooks and crannies of repoussed silver and for removing any remnants of the paste. This was recommended by conservators at several small museums that I have worked with. I've tried Goddards silver dip and it works well too. A bit messy and liquid for my liking. Ian.

27th February 2017, 06:40 PM	#5
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,786	GODDARDS SILVER CLOTH. No residue and not harsh. The Goddards Silver Dip in my experience tends to be much harsher than the cloth, and also needs to be completely flushed off after use. I guess products like SILVO are OK also but they do leave a pinkish residue in recesses, which is not always easy to remove. Stu

27th February 2017, 08:51 PM	#6
Nathaniel Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 865	Thanks for your comments Gents. Here is another informative link: http://www.faltermeier.biz/articles/Caring%20for.pdf

27th February 2017, 09:17 PM	#7
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,843	Also I think there is a difference from cleaning silver to polishing it. One is okay the other over the years is bad.