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Does anyone have a favorite way of cleaning watch chains? Or do most collectors leave the chains in as found condition? Thanks

 
Posts: 886 | Location: Nebraska, in the U.S.A. Heartland | Registered: November 22, 2002
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Wayne,

I immerse them in "Tarn-X" then use a soft toothbrush as needed. Sometimes it takes several times to get them clean. Afterwards washing and rinsing followed by a hair dryer.

Remember "Tarn-X" is a very strong cleaner, so start out leaving the chain in a very short time 'til you develop some experience with using it. It also has a less than pleasant odor, so brace yourself!

Lindell

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Posts: 10553 | Location: Northeastern Ohio in the USA | Registered: November 19, 2002
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Lindell,
Thanks for the tip about "Tarn-X". If it has a less than pleasant odor, does that have any affect the next time you brush your teeth with the toothbrush? Smile

 
Posts: 886 | Location: Nebraska, in the U.S.A. Heartland | Registered: November 22, 2002
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Wayne,

Yuch! Sorry, perhaps the words "old, used" should be understood before "toothbrush" in my recommendation.

Lindell

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Posts: 10553 | Location: Northeastern Ohio in the USA | Registered: November 19, 2002
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another good cleaner i use on my chains and also on watch cases is a product called jewelite made by connoisseurs ,,i buy it at walmart it comes with a liile basket to dip your jewelry in and a small soft bristle brush ,,its the best product i have tried works great they also make a product for silver..
 
Posts: 3208 | Location: Monticello, Kentucky U.S.A. | Registered: June 24, 2004
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I use my wife's ultra-sonic jewelry cleaner. It works on all kinds of chains. Just a little detergent and water is all that is needed.
 
Posts: 767 | Location: Los Osos, California USA | Registered: December 12, 2002
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