Cleaning Polishing compound --- "Chrom......'"

[gocush]

3-4 months ago I was reading this forum when someone posted before then after photos. The "Before" brass plates looked like they were retrieved from the garbage dump, while the "After" shown like a star. It was a newer member who posted this. I recall Shutterbug being impressed enough to ask the OP what he used. The reply was something like "normal cleaning then followed by a polishing compound that I am looking for. All I can remember is something like "Chromium" or "Chrom......" Does anyone recall this or something similar?
It might have been in the hall of shame but not sure. I have searched with no luck.
Thanks

 

[Ticktinker]

I have had success with some nevr-dull (like brasso polishing padding).
You have to clean away the fibers, and do a cleaning cycle after this.
You might be able to remove some of the appearance of pitting and water spotting among other issues found in older movements.

 

[Burkhard Rasch]

could it be Semichrome?For me Autosol works well.
Burkhard

 

[DeanT]

http://www.esslinger.com/dialux-premium-polishing-compounds/

not sure if it was me but here's so of the polishing compounds I use.

cheers
dean

 

[stewey]

I also have used 'Autosol', and found it to perform an excellent polishing job; however, you do have to be careful to not leave any residue behind especially in the pivot holes. Recently, I came across this product (Bar Keepers Friend Soft Cleanser Liquid) and it does the same as 'Autosol' without leaving any residue...Great stuff! https://well.ca/brand/bar-keepers-friend.html?gclid=CKrbg9jnt9ECFYW4wAodrxIB1w

 

[flatlander10]

Would a product called Flitz be too harsh?

 

[KurtinSA]

I've been using Blue Magic's metal polish cream...looks a lot like some of the Flitz product I saw this weekend. The Blue Magic says it's for chrome, aluminum and mag wheels but has been doing well for me on brass.

Kurt

 

[THTanner]

I like Wizards Metal Renew - but never on plates or moving parts. I put this on and let it sit for about 5 minutes then gently polish. It often takes several applications to thoroughly clean and shine, but it has always done the job.

I've been using Blue Magic's metal polish cream...looks a lot like some of the Flitz product I saw this weekend. The Blue Magic says it's for chrome, aluminum and mag wheels but has been doing well for me on brass.

Kurt

 

[James McDermaid]

I like Met-All for aluminium which I use on Brass. It is a polish and has a pinkish color.

Used it fo years on the brass on antique cars.

About $6.00 for a one pound tin.

Semichrome comes in a small tube and cost way more and works no better in my opinion.

I also start wit a spin in the ultrasonic cleaner and then decide if polish is needed.

Jim

 

[DeanT]

As you can see its a question with many different answers. Not one method is suitable for all applications. Personally, the method I use depends on what type of mechanism I am working on and the overall level of polish I am looking to achieve. Bracket clocks can be much more polished than longcase clocks and I use a small polishing machine. Longcases I may use a little of the rough compound on the machine or by hand with Autosol. Lantern clocks and other older clocks especially provincial clocks look silly if they are highly polished and are best cleaned with a gentle hand polish.

 

[novicetimekeeper]

I was asked about my Fennel, I have gone for clean not polished. That may be wrong given that it is a London clock but I'm just not sure I'd feel comfortable with polished. As you say, bracket clocks are a bit different.

 

[DeanT]

I was asked about my Fennel, I have gone for clean not polished. That may be wrong given that it is a London clock but I'm just not sure I'd feel comfortable with polished. As you say, bracket clocks are a bit different.

I assume the front of the movement plates is probably not finished and still has the hammer marks. If so its difficult to justify a mirror finish on the other side of the plate!