(Part 2) Best household cleaning metal polishes according to redditors

Just a suggestion, in the future instead of paying extra for "tumbling media," get this: lizard bedding. Same stuff, different label. I personally occasionally add a bit of silver polish. It works on all metals and is ammonia free, so it doesn't damage your brass.

Brasso or Nevr-Dull work great. Why bother, it's a never ending task, let the natural patina continue to develop.

http://www.amazon.com/United-Cutlery-UC2723-Metal-Polishing/dp/B000F6UC98

Should do the trick with removing the rust. I would also oil your blade before you put it away for extended periods of time.

You do not need polish for a lacquered horn, but if you have a silver plated horn I would personally recommend "Wrights Silver Polish". It's water based so it will be easier to get in the nooks and crannies of your horn. (ex. flare of bell, valve block, etc.) I just use a lint free cloth when polishing the horn.

Here's a link
http://www.amazon.com/Wrights-Anti-Tarnish-Silver-Polish/dp/B000KKIKOS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1398647817&sr=8-1&keywords=wrights+silver+polish

Have you looked at a stainless steel cleaner like Cameo? My parents and I always use this on our stainless steel and aluminum, so I've never needed to use steel wool.

You can get it on Amazon, and I've also seen it at some grocery stores. I may have also seen it at one point at Bed Bath and Beyond, but I have no idea if they still carry it or not.

I know how hard it can be to be around a subtle trigger; I hope you can find a workaround that works for you! (Also, congrats on the new cookware! That's always a fun thing.)

Looks like silver plate. If none of these methods work, you might need to replate them. See here.

I used Midas Touch Metal Polishing Cream https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075SWTZ8C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_BuCDDbKVEDYPB on my Leaf60 weight and it cleaned it up nicely.

I love my Leaf60.

GLWS

You can still buy it today. It’s good stuff. More of a polish than a cleaner.


https://www.amazon.com/MAAS-Polishing-Creme-Metals-Tube/dp/B008REFX9E

First I would try a Meguiars clay bar and detailing spray. Then I would go to 3M Finesse-It II white polish. https://www.amazon.com/28793-Finesse-K211-Polish-White/dp/B079PZ5VFB/ref=sr_1_15?hvadid=177601928615&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9022121&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=e&hvrand=6838784333969651469&hvtargid=aud-647846986441%3Akwd-18662255007&hydadcr=7466_9586259&keywords=3m+finesse+it&qid=1571502734&sr=8-15

A sous chef brought those in a few times, its ok but a lil oily if you ask me. It worked, but I also brought in this stuff from the other job and it actually cut the grime and shit off the tables, machine, etc.

Just use a good silver polish and a soft buffing cloth. Get a bottle of Tarni-Shield by Scotchguard.

https://www.amazon.com/Scotchgard-Tarni-Shield-Silver-Polish-8-Ounces/dp/B01M037TXD/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Tarni-shield&qid=1573511974&sr=8-1

Thank you! And if you have a mod that you want polished, this is what I used: http://www.amazon.com/Mr-Buffer-Polish-Twin-Pack/dp/B00B0MNVLM/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

Truly amazing stuff.

CARROLL COMPANY 49223 880099 Brite Boy Metal Polish,1 quart https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008LXAUJE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_J48QAbKAHV2NT


I heard this stuff does wonders man and doesn't leave reside, like Brasso. Give it a shot and is recommended by a few streamers and even Youtuber's like John Riggs.

I did pretty much THIS
Using These
and THIS with a dremel.
I did it on aGillette red tip and it came out nice and shiny!

I would imagine Blue Magic Metal Polish would remove the stain. I haven't used it in this specific application (copper on a Roman's Inception), but I have used it on brass rods and it gives an amazing shine to them. I would suggest not touching the part as much as possible. Even though Blue Magic is supposed to provide a protective covering I found extensive handling of the rods tarnished them once more.

apply some of this ( https://www.amazon.com/Rust-Oleum-300112-Rust-Dissolver-Gel/dp/B07HSHZZ79 )and let it sit for a while. take a wire brush to it and and rinse off. when it's dry, take a MAP gas torch to bolts, hit them with pb blaster and break free.

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the rust dissolver gel is sold at home depot as well.

I've never used car wax not that there is anything wrong with that I just wondered why you preferred car wax? There are less expensive brands and I'm not married to this or any brand of glass wax.

Tarn-x is awesome, anything similar will clean that baby in seconds! They have many similar brands with differing names.

a patina or tarnish on silver is kind of expected if its been handled ever.
https://www.google.com/shopping/product/10052772285816084917?lsf=seller:8740,store:2769014043657961339&prds=oid:17568991204178475938&q=tarn-x&hl=en&ei=JXg3WYGaB4KI0wKc5r2IBw&lsft=cm_mmc%3DShopping-_-LIAs-_-D28I-_-202523464&lsft=gclid:CPeKj7bqqtQCFQeTfgodLBUI9A


https://www.walmart.com/ip/Jelmar-TX-6-Clr-Tarnex-12-Oz-Tarn-X-Metal-Cleaner/14574715?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&adid=22222222227008106585&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=40343278112&wl4=pla-78303371432&wl5=9032925&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla_multichannel&wl10=8175035&wl11=online&wl12=14574715&wl13=&veh=sem


https://www.amazon.com/Tarn-X-Tarnish-Remover-12-oz/dp/B0716HLLNX

one - two - three - four also in black&white - five if you have a dog/cat - six - seven - eight - nine - ten - eleven - twelve - thirteen - fourteen - fifteen - sixteen

Except for Sprayway. Sprayway is fucking awesome.

They also make a stainless steel cleaner.

I don't know. I hear good things about "the patch", but there's a lot of programs to help you quit... ;)

Okay, the serious answer: I've had a ludicrous amount of good luck with this stuff: MetalGlo
If it's metal, and doesn't look good, this stuff will make it look good again. You should be able to find it in almost any hardware store, and probably places like Target and Wal-Mart too.

Brasso or Brite Boy.

John Riggs on YouTube uses Brite Boy in a lot of his Open Cart Surgey videos and says it's way better then Brasso and can really clean up pins.