Nickel guns

[Sleep profit]

Hi what’s works best for cleaning and polishing a nickel plated gun thanks 

[eRay]

Simichrome Polish. Made in Germany. I believe I got mine from Brownells. Put some on a soft cloth and lots of elbow grease. It does wonders. I put it on a toothbrush and use it to remove powder residue off the cylinder face of stainless revolvers.

[derf]

Do not use any cleaner that removes lead. Underneath the nickel is a layer of zinc and lead removers will dissolve zinc. This is why you see nickel guns with flakes of nickel coming off. Use semi chrome or I use Flitz. 

[Sleep profit]

Thought about Flitz or never dull  and a silicone cloth  can you buy Flitz or a semi.  chrome polish at a car store like Napa or do I have to find online 

Edited April 16, 2023 by Sleep profit

[derf]

They should carry both. 

[CMDRStormBorn]

I myself have used never dull extensively on nickel plated restoration items with great luck, but full disclosure only once on a firearm- an antique Colt.  It did go well for me but your mileage may vary. I didn’t know that about the zinc layer in nickel guns, thanks derf!

[Sleep profit]

Thanks all. That will be on the project list for tomorrow. 

[eRay]

If you can't find it locally, let me know. I'll loan you my tube to do your gun and you can bring it back after you are finished.

[Sleep profit]

3 minutes ago, Eray said:

If you can't find it locally, let me know. I'll loan you my tube to do your gun and you can bring it back after you are finished.

Thanks 

[BHunted]

Flitz is a mild abrasive. I wouldn't use that unless you have to remove slight marks. Mothers is good too.

[Sleep profit]

Well got it done started with eagle brand never dull then went to Mothers mag polish buffed and finished with a silicone cloth looks a lot better thanks everyone for suggestions. Now I will work on stock description says it Black walnut. So thinking mineral oil  

[drdirtnap]

On 4/17/2023 at 3:03 PM, Sleep profit said:

Well got it done started with eagle brand never dull then went to Mothers mag polish buffed and finished with a silicone cloth looks a lot better thanks everyone for suggestions. Now I will work on stock description says it Black walnut. So thinking mineral oil  

Tru oil or linseed oil

[Bluethunder]

Simichrome and Mothers.

[DJTC45]

Renaissance Wax 

[Wireman]

Mothers