Cleaning Sterling Silver (It works!)

[Maj.Nick Danger]

I just tried the method described here by Zemke Fan; http://www.thefedoralounge.net/showthread.php?t=7991



This is my Air Transport DUI before treatment:

The same piece immediately after 2 treatments with hot water and baking soda on tin foil as described in the aforementioned thread. Works very well! I could even smell the distinct odor of sulfer as the silver sulfide,(tarnish) was being removed.
In fact it worked so well that it took all the paint off as well as the tarnish.

Most folks would maybe be horrified at this result, but with my artistic inclinations such as they are, it was no problem for me to simply repaint the details in a much more durable modern 2 part epoxy paint.

And after a light polishing with baking soda in a paste form on a soft cloth, to even out the sheen, then repainting the details, it turned out good as new.

 

[Donna Stewart]

Impressive! Your results had me running to the kitchen to try it out for myself. I'd given up hope on polishing an intricate piece of jewelry that I recently acquired, but this just may do the trick- thanks.

 

[Maj.Nick Danger]

Aww shucks,....

.....don't thank me, thank the chemist that figured it out. It really does work very well, and should do a great job of removing tarnish from the nooks and crannies of intricate pieces. 2 treatments seems to work best, have fun.

 

[Zemke Fan]

A tiny caveat...

.....don't thank me, thank the chemist that figured it out. It really does work very well, and should do a great job of removing tarnish from the nooks and crannies of intricate pieces. 2 treatments seems to work best, have fun.

Remember the lesson that Maj. Nick learned. This technique seems to remove paint or other embelishments on top of the silver. Use it carefully!

 

[indyjim]

I used to wear some very intricate pieces of Indian jewelry, with turquoise and coral inlays. Obviously, any kind of silver polish would ruin the inlays. I used to make a paste of baking soda in the palm of my hand, and just rub and wash the jewelry like I was washing my hands. Rinse it off, the silver gleamed, the inlays were clean and I was good to go for weeks. Sometimes a soft toothbrush was good for those nooks and crannies.

 

[Baron Kurtz]

DUI?

What means DUI in this context?

I'm seeing awards for drunken pilots ...

bk

 

[Maj.Nick Danger]

It stands for,......

What means DUI in this context?

I'm seeing awards for drunken pilots ...

bk

Distinctive
Unit
Insignia
lol But I like your take on it,...maybe there should be an award for drunken flying?

 

[Katt in Hat]

Worked Beautifully on Service for Eight + Serving Pieces!

A few pieces were so badly tarnished that I had to run them through the bath 3 times but twice took care of all the rest.

Ain't Science Fun, Kids? :arated: