Tarnish On Goldplate Surface

[bertieng]

Anyone got the idea? Will the Cape Cod do the job as well? Thanks.

[frankt]

DON'T go near plated surfaces with a Cape Cod cloth...unless you know what you're doing...Tarnishing on gold plated surfaces is caused by molecular migration from the metal beneath the gold plate, and is an indication that the gold layer is precariously thin to begin with!!!....I use a very soft cloth with just a miniscule dab of Wrights silver polish, just softly touch the cloth to the tarnished area, and rub VERRRRRRRY lightly...then rub off any residue with a clean cloth...less is better....NEVER attempt to polish out scratches!!!!...You won't be happy!!!

Trust me on that one Buckwheat!!!

[narikaa]

All the Far East suppliers use a soft cloth and a wierd Chinese make up powder. (Not usually shipped out West due to looking too much like Pablo Escobar's finest)

But I would reckon any Talc etc would be a good substitute.

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[r11co]

Car wax is good. Minimal abrasive qualities and it will protect the finish from environmental tarnish. Any form of polish is a no-no.