Nickel finish questions

[pieceinthevalley]

I acquired a nearly-pristine Merwin Hulbert, perhaps unfired. The nickel finish is almost flawless, with just a tiny spot or two beginning to tarnish. I'd like opinions on what is the proper way to care for this finish, and slow down/prevent flaking. Should it be kept dry? Oiled? Are there cleaning/lubrication products that should not be used? I thought about Renaissance Wax but have not read up on it yet. I'd like to hear others' experiences.

 

[howiema]

I have found that mothers mag polish then a coat of paste wax works the best.



Good Luck Pete

 

[Bigpoppa]

I have used Blue Magic on my Robar NP3 finish on my M&P slides and it works great.

 

[Dennis The B]

Don't use anything containing ammonia when cleaning. Mothers Mag Polish applied by your bare finger, so you don't get too frisky, and then Renaissance or Johnson's Paste Wax.

 

[pieceinthevalley]

Good advice by all. Dennis, thanks for the tip about ammonia!

 

[H Richard]

Renaissance wax never yellows and is Ph neutral. No harmful chemicals contained.

 

[JSW]

Definitely wax it.

 

[BigBill]

I wax it then spray G96 gun silicone on it then wrap it in s&w parchment paper then in the box, and in the safe it goes.

 

[Tom K]

Pictures, please!