Polishing up a nickel plated Smith 29

Corn dodger · July 23, 2007, 11:32 PM

I have a Smith and Wesson Model 29 circa 1975 that has a lot of fine scraches on the finish. These are very shallow. The finish overall is bright with no chips or dull places. What would be the best method to polish out the finish without taking off to much nickel? I would be thankful for any help.

Bill DeShivs · July 24, 2007, 12:31 AM

Simichrome on a soft cloth, by hand, GENTLY.

Ledbetter · July 24, 2007, 02:13 PM

Or Flitz. Use a soft, clean cloth and gentle rubbing. After polishing, use a good NON ABRASIVE wax (not car wax) to protect the finish and fill in the scratches.

jetman · July 24, 2007, 06:00 PM

I've used Mothers Mag polish with great results on a couple of my old Colt revolvers. Mothers Billet polish also does a good job and is slightly less aggressive than Flitz or Mother regular Mag polish. If you don't go too overboard and are carelfull you shouldn't have any problems with any of the mentioned polishes.

Jdomin · July 26, 2007, 05:54 AM

flitz on cotton cloth, after its wiped down use micro cloth amazing!

July 23, 2007, 11:32 PM	#1
Corn dodger Senior Member Join Date: May 24, 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 108	Polishing up a nickel plated Smith 29 I have a Smith and Wesson Model 29 circa 1975 that has a lot of fine scraches on the finish. These are very shallow. The finish overall is bright with no chips or dull places. What would be the best method to polish out the finish without taking off to much nickel? I would be thankful for any help.

July 24, 2007, 12:31 AM	#2
Bill DeShivs Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2006 Posts: 10,991	Simichrome on a soft cloth, by hand, GENTLY. __________________ Bill DeShivs, Master Cutler www.billdeshivs.com

July 24, 2007, 02:13 PM	#3
Ledbetter Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2000 Location: California USA Posts: 4,533	Or Flitz. Use a soft, clean cloth and gentle rubbing. After polishing, use a good NON ABRASIVE wax (not car wax) to protect the finish and fill in the scratches. __________________ Regards, Ledbetter from thefiringline TFL #4573 NRA for Life Winchester Canyon Gun Club for Life

July 26, 2007, 05:54 AM	#5
Jdomin Member Join Date: July 29, 2005 Location: Lancaster, Pa Posts: 93	polish flitz on cotton cloth, after its wiped down use micro cloth amazing!

July 24, 2007, 06:00 PM	#4
jetman Senior Member Join Date: January 29, 2007 Posts: 154	I've used Mothers Mag polish with great results on a couple of my old Colt revolvers. Mothers Billet polish also does a good job and is slightly less aggressive than Flitz or Mother regular Mag polish. If you don't go too overboard and are carelfull you shouldn't have any problems with any of the mentioned polishes.