renove brightness of a factory nickel finish

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Dear friends of the Smith & Wesson forum
i need to get some advice as how can i do to renove the shine of the Nickel finish and comes back to the factory brightness?
I own a model 27-2 4", as we say here a bit tired, but without any scratchs or damages, nothing that one lovely services, cannot resurrect.
:)As had Jill McBain (Claudia Cardinale) done to "Cheyenne" (Jason Robards) in which movie ?????:)


P.S.
sorry for my english, maybe I wrote some nonsense
Ciao da Roma
Marcello
 

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Is your model 27's nickel finish dull or hazy and you want to make it look as it came from the factory (shiny)?

Photos would help. Polishing a nickel plated gun removes the plating so you want to be very careful with the type of abrasive and the amount of pressure used.
 
Thanks Alan
I will not use rotary brushes, i want use soft cloth with an ultra fine polish cream.
i remember that DOC44 in another similar thread spok of a particular cream, but i don't remember the name of the polish cream and the instruction to use it in a correct way.
 
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DOC44 mentioned Flitz which is found at many firearm stores in USA> FLITZ Metal, Fiberglass & Paint Polish, Cleaners & Protectant Products

Many owners use Mother's Mag for polishing STAINLESS firearms.
Mother's Mag's intended use was polishing Mag (aluminum) wheels on automobiles. Therefore it is sold at auto supply stores.

Not sure either product would be available in Rome Italy.

BUT, it is almost certain that some auto supply shops sell auto owners a polish for use on mag wheels.

Bekeart


Mothers Mag & Aluminum Polish This is our legendary metal polish.
Mothers secret formula balances a brilliant shine with ease-of-use for aluminum wheels
and automotive trim and accessories, including stainless steel, brass and other alloys.
Application is just a matter of a clean cloth and a little elbow grease.
 
Definitely polish by hand, no buffers or other power tools. A soft flannel cloth and a mild metal polish, polish using light finger pressure only. As for the polish itself, Flitz Metal Polish is good as is Mother's Mag Wheel Polish. Go slow, be gentle, and the surface scratches and haze can be reduced or even eliminated.
 
Ciao, Marcello. I agree that Flitz and Mother's Mag Polish are some of the best polishes for bringing out the beauty of the nickel finish. I've used both and have had excellent results. If you have trouble finding those products in Italy or eBay, I'm sure that there are excellent European polishes available at your auto parts stores. Just be careful and gentle, and use a microfiber cloth. Buona fortuna!
 
Ciao, Marcello!
The advice above is good. I will add that making use of a micro fiber cloth during the polishing process will help you get the best results.
(All being said, my preference is Flitz.)
Best of luck!
 
Blue Wenol is made in Germany, so it should be available in Italy.
GREAT Stuff!
Wenol Metal Polish Blue Tube (Ultra Soft, 100 ml.) - Highway Shine Company


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You might call or write S&W and ask if they can polish it bright again. I once sent a nickle Colt Diamondback in to have the cylinder renickled, and they polished the rest of the gun to match.. maybe Smith could do the same.
 
Before I did anything to change the finish, I would apply

Renaissance Wax Polish

to make sure that the gun is not just dirty, or coated with something.

If the finish remains the same after Renaissance Wax Polish, then proceed with using an abrasive polish.

I have applied Renaissance Wax Polish to many things and end up shocked as to how the wax would clean.
 
On nickel, unless you need a polish to remove a scratch or scuff, you really should only use a wax applied with a cloth. I use 100 % Carnauba wax with Rymplecloth. I bet this product is available in Italy. You can also use a cotton diaper to apply the wax.
 
Back to polishing Nickel. I've used Simichrome in the past. LOW abrasion and leaves a protective coating afterward..
It may be readily available in Italy since it's German product. Think EU availability.
 
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