Keeping Bands Shiny

[sparrowhawk]

Is there a way to, first, clean nickle pipe bands to its original shine; second, is there a way of keeping them clean. A clear, thin clear and waterpoof solution, pehaps?

 

[Chasing Embers]

A jeweler's cloth.

 

[mikethompson]

I have used Autosol on my one banded pipe. I was severely tarnished but was brought right back.

 

[warren]

Jewelers cloth. If you want a coating on it, clear nail polich or polish if you prefer. A quick buff with a jeweler's cloth should do what you want though.

 

[dmcmtk]

Sunshine polishing cloth does a great job keeping metals shiny. A quick polish, then I wipe again with paper towel. They can be used without rubber gloves.
https://www.amazon.com/sunshine-cloth/s?ie=UTF8&page=1&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Asunshine%20cloth

 

[Chasing Embers]

Sunshine polishing cloth

The description looks identical to a jeweler's cloth.

 

[calabashed]

For those who use jewler's cloths, anyone have recommendations for your favorite brand?

 

[Chasing Embers]

I just use whatever they have at Walmart. Some are metal type specific though.

 

[dmcmtk]

The description looks identical to a jeweler's cloth.

That is what it is. I was first told about them by a friend who makes sterling silver jewelry for a living. :D

 

[Briar Baron]

Any general metal polish I think. Clear lacquer may be the only way to keep it shiny.

 

[mikethompson]

AUTOSOL is supposed to leave a protective coat on the metal, much like wax. I've also read of people using toothpaste as well. I've used toothpaste on faded headlight lenses with mixed results.

 

[piffyr]

Sunshine polishing cloth does a great job keeping metals shiny. A quick polish, then I wipe again with paper towel.

You're much better off using a soft, microfiber cloth to remove the residue rather than a paper towel. Paper towels have abrasive qualities and they will dull the polish on soft metals like gold or silver.

 

[mawnansmiff]

Mike, years back I used to use Autosol on my Yamaha and Suzuki bikes, it's excellent stuff. Regards dulled headlights, I used Meguiar's Scratch X to get my Skoda from MOT fail to MOT pass ::
Regards,
Jay.

 

[dmcmtk]

You're much better off using a soft, microfiber cloth to remove the residue rather than a paper towel. Paper towels have abrasive qualities and they will dull the polish on soft metals like gold or silver.

Noted boss. :D

 

[jpmcwjr]

For silver—dunno 'bout nickel— pipe ash and a touch of spit will take tarnish off.

 

[tbradsim1]

I received several years ago a gift from Mike AKA Cosmic a cloth that shines silver, wonderful thing and have used and treasured this cloth, thanks Mike . :clap:

 

[PaulTheScandinavian]

Jay: This Abberviatur MOT, could you please spell it out for me,Thank You and greets, Paul

 

[jpmcwjr]

Motorist Odious Test??

MOT test - Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MOT_test

The MOT test is an annual test of vehicle safety, roadworthiness aspects and exhaust emissions required in the United Kingdom for most vehicles over three years old used on any way defined as a road in the Road Traffic Act 1988; it does not apply only to highways (or in Scotland a relevant road) but includes other places ...

Motorist Odor Test??

 

[jpmcwjr]

Managing Odiferous Treacle?

 

[Chasing Embers]

For silver—dunno 'bout nickel— pipe ash and a touch of spit will take tarnish off.

That's why the jeweler's cloth. No cleanup afterwards. One side of the cloth removes tarnish, and the other side polishes and helps prevent future tarnishing.