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

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 · 27th February 2017, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim Simmons

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

Good point. I was told by a conservator that usually jewelry cloths also contain chalk, but in a corner grade. If you look at the silver with 30x magnification you will see the scratches.

Ibrahiim al Balooshi · 28th February 2017, 08:18 AM

The Omani silversmiths use a stiff brass bristled brush for cleaning silver like this..

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27th February 2017, 03:51 PM	#1
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,844	Goddards Slver dip and ball of cotton wool. Very gentle no polishing wear, no residue stuck in details.

27th February 2017, 05:29 PM	#2
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,363	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.

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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	#4
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	#5
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,844	Also I think there is a difference from cleaning silver to polishing it. One is okay the other over the years is bad.