Has anyone used Simichrome for silver plated flutes? Is it too abrasive? Keen to hear your outcomes.
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Use a very small amount; but then, that is true for all usage. I use it on my silver/silver plated jewelry with a soft whit cloth or soft/durable paper towel. I have used it on EPNS silverware & flatware and so long as the silver plate/rhodium plate is not faded/gone then it should bring it up. Otherwise the base metal will come through, but this stuff is the least abrasive of any polish so I use it on everything.
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According to the instructions you paint the copper plating below the water line making it a rough 3 1/4 inches. It also give a you the option of greens to give it a tarnished look. On mine I will probably use copper foil with micro metal finish . That will probably be the most realistic look. If you plan to go for the tarnished look I recommend pastels. If you are a beginner I would go with primering first then copper paint. I hope this information was helpful to you and informative. The model is nothing to sneeze at in any direction you take with it. Happy modeling!
1600053
Definitively YES!!! I have purchased 3 sets of flutes, all different, and they all has arrived in mint conditions!!!
2120414
I have used it for enameling on copper. Just once, but it worked very well.
547985
If I had to rate this product on a scale of 1-10 I'd give it an 8 1/2. It does a pretty good job at cleaning 'real' silver and silver plate. Make sure that you go over the item's surface you're cleaning a couple of times to really get very tarnished items to look brilliant. If your item has groves or some sort of pattern you have to make sure that the product is completely wiped off and out of those groves. If you don't, you'll come to find that the product leaves a residue. Buffing after the initial wiping the product off really gives the item a wonderful shine.
313172
Yes. But keep in mind it is glossy, depending on the instruments you use the may bleed or rub off far too easily.
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I have used ot overhead without any problems. Applying the first coat thin seems to work. Having used literally every product on tbe market I can say this is the best. Other non caustics are either not effective, dry ouf, or leave nasty residue amd clean up reauires mineral spirits and still doesnt clean up well. It is worth posing question to mfgr for application for a particular job. And, no I dont work for the company. Just a very satisfied user. Who used on paint, 100 yr old varnish, woid, metal and didnt have to use gloves or respirator for a change.
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I'm not the mfr., but it's a very mild cleaner, so I can't see why not. If you've got areas where the finish is missing, I suppose it could darken those areas. Honestly, for a maple fretboard, I usually just use a damp rag.
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This is a sanding set which will polish metal. I have used these pads on both wood and steel to prep them for finishing. It will bring a hard surface up to a mirror finish if used as directed and with patience. I can't see any reason that sterling silver would be any different from polishing the steel. I would advise caution using on any thinly plated materials (as you might risk running through a plate coating. Also with antiques sometimes resale values can be harmed by altering the original finishes. But will it polish it? I'd wager it would quite nicely, though if you wish to use a less abrasive method I would suggest a metal polish or paste buffing compound for polishing metals, like Flitz. This is a sanding set which will polish metal. I have used these pads on both wood and steel to prep them for finishing. It will bring a hard surface up to a mirror finish if used as directed and with patience. I can't see any reason that sterling silver would be any different from polishing the steel. I would advise caution using on any thinly plated materials (as you might risk running through a plate coating. Also with antiques sometimes resale values can be harmed by altering the original finishes. But will it polish it? I'd wager it would quite nicely, though if you wish to use a less... » Read More This is a sanding set which will polish metal. I have used these pads on both wood and steel to prep them for finishing. It will bring a hard surface up to a mirror finish if used as directed and with patience. I can't see any reason that sterling silver would be any different from polishing the steel. I would advise caution using on any thinly plated materials (as you might risk running through a plate coating. Also with antiques sometimes resale values can be harmed by altering the original finishes. But will it polish it? I'd wager it would quite nicely, though if you wish to use a less abrasive method I would suggest a metal polish or paste buffing compound for polishing metals, like Flitz. « Show Less
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I can only speak for the silver version, but soaking it in rubbing alcohol works great. And once the alcohol evaporates, the container you use ends up with a residue that is a pretty nice concentration of whatever it was you were grinding up.
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I would use Wright's Silver Polish on sterling. Just my personal preference.
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I have been using it for many years; but only on silver-sterling or silverplate with a sponge (one usually comes with). On stones use a good liquid that comes in a bottle-use the brush that comes with it to brush gently on the stones so as not to damage them. Rinse both jewelry and silver with warm water no soap so as not to rub off the polish. I love the results!
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I didn't use the glaze. I tried it and it didn't seem to change it much. However, a couple of people said they liked it. BTW, I used a foam brush and put on three coats, so there wasn't any grain showing.
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Yes. I've used it on silver-plated coffee & tea service as well as on silver-plated flatware, and it's pretty incredible. I've also used it on metal frame glasses that I wear at Civil War reenactments; the glasses were gold-colored, and supposedly hypoallergenic; but they were loaded with nickel, to which I'm highly allergic. I coated them with the liquid silver-plating; and though it took four coatrs before it was adequately think to keep the nickel from touching my skin, it does work. I'm VERY impressed with it.
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I use the one I purchased for making silver & crystal pendants as the slightly broader flame can heat my piece more evenly with it's broader flame. The only times I used it on glass, the glass would crack if it was over about 4mm, both as was heating it and as it was cooling. Hope this helps
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You could give it a try, i was able to turn a brass bullet casing silver just to see if it would. It may be kind of difficult to work the Nushine into all the little areas there are on a chain, it takes a lot of polishing with the product to get something with no silver color tint in it to start to turn silver. S Smith
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These things are not for people serious about their music. It will not stick to your instrument because I have tried it on my four guitars and mandolin. all instruments with smooth glossy finishes and they fall off quickly. I also tried it on other instruments owned by my friends. I would advise you to pay a little more and get something that will work for you.