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Removing mild tarnish from nickel-plated brass
2006
A most basic question. I have a nickel-plated brass model railroad passenger car. And it has some mild tarnish, finger prints, etc. How would I begin to clean up the thing ? Need best path forward. Thank you.
James Burczyk2006
Metal polish is made for this purpose, James, and many brands are available. Wenol [affil link] is one that is recommended for all metals except aluminum. Of course, if the nickel plating has worn through to the brass in spots, polishing it will not restore the nickel.

Ted Mooney, P.E.
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