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Picture of Edward Kitner
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What methods do you use to clean an old silver watch case?
Does anyone use a 4" buffing wheel?

Thanks
 
Posts: 1488 | Location: New York State in the USA | Registered: March 04, 2008
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Picture of Lindell V. Riddle
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Edward,

I use the same type products that are used on fine silver, they are readily available in most food stores. Then I polish by hand, this is all individual preference, but for me hand polishing is easier to control and I am better pleased with the results.

Let's see what others say!

Lindell

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Posts: 10553 | Location: Northeastern Ohio in the USA | Registered: November 19, 2002
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Picture of David Abbe
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I clean coin silver with Brasso and/or "Aluminum Doctor" polish. Sterling silver I use Hagerty Silver foam cleaner. ALWAYS by HAND.

I also WASH OUT the residues from the cases.
 
Posts: 6492 | Location: Southern California in the USA | Registered: July 19, 2007
Picture of Edward Kitner
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Some of the older silver watches you see for sale on e-bay shine like a new quarter. I do not believe they were done by hand. My bet would be a polishing wheel. I thought I would query folks here and see what their thoughts on the subject were.

Thanks
Ed
 
Posts: 1488 | Location: New York State in the USA | Registered: March 04, 2008
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