Cleaning Nickel Finished Revolvers???

[nero45acp]

I appreciate any info/tips on how to clean nickel finished revolvers, -especially the burnt powder rings on the front of the cylinder-, without harming the nickel finish. Thanks.


nero

 

[Ala Dan]

Simichrome or Flitz Metal Polish on a clean rag, apply a bit of elbow grease
and all will be well. I have used both, and the Simichrome works
a bit faster.

 

[Standing Wolf]

Don't use anything with ammonia in it. It's my understanding nickel is plated over copper. If the ammonia gets under the nickel, it corrodes the copper in P.D.Q. order.

 

[Ala Dan]

My friend Standing Wolf is correct, as nickel is applied over a
copper base.

 

[popeye]

If you go to an ACE (or whatever) hardware store get a stick of Jewelers rouge. $4 will buy an almost lifetime supply. Get the red one. I believe its a bit less abrasive than flitz. IMO a bit of powder burn on the cyl. face ain't gonna "hurt the runnin of it none" so don't use an abrasive on a regular basis on a nickel or "Lieber Got in Himmel" a blue one.

 

[nero45acp]

Thanks for the replies/info. I don't have a nickel revolver yet. But I've been thinking about getting a 4" nickel Colt Diamondback .38 special to go with the blued one I already have.


nero

 

[Ruger Redhawk]

I'm not sure they still make it. I'm pretty sure they are still available. It's called a "Miracle Cloth"They are made for Stainless, nickel etc.I bought several of these some years back. They work.They were only a couple dollars back then.They come in a plastic wrapper. They are a pale yellow colored.If you can find one I would suggest giving it a try.

Ruger Redhawk

 

[Ruger Redhawk]

I looked the Miracle cloths up.They are still being made. Prices have gone up. They last a long time.I would look locally for them.

www.miraclecloth.com

Ruger Redhawk

 

[nero45acp]

Thanks for the tip on Miracle Cloth, Ruger Redhawk. I noticed on their website that their mailing address is in my hometown of Pinellas Park, FL, small world.


nero

 

[Ruger Redhawk]

Nero you're welcome. These Miracle cloths have been around for a long time.We used to sell them at a Gunshop I use to work at.I couldn't believe how expensive they've gotten.If you're close by you probably could pick them up and avoid that high shipping. I used to see them at Walmarts. I haven't looked for any so they might still sell them.As you use them they turn black. It's says on the package that doesn't affect them that they still work.

Ruger Redhawk



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