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Old 15th Aug 2018, 12:31 pm   #1
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Default Cleaning chrome dials/finger plates

I've just joined this forum and have a few questions, potentially stupid ones. I want to get a nice shine on the finger plate of my type 12 dial, what is the best thing to clean/polish them with?
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Old 15th Aug 2018, 12:34 pm   #2
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Default Re: Cleaning chrome dials/finger plates

I'd use Duraglit, but I expect someone will say it's too abrasive and will eventually erode away the plating.
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Old 15th Aug 2018, 1:31 pm   #3
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Default Re: Cleaning chrome dials/finger plates

Autosol is my polish of choice for this sort of thing. As Graham says, most metal polishes are somewhat abrasive, but if you use a good quality one it should be effective for a long time with occasional gentle buffing to remove fingerprints etc.
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Old 16th Aug 2018, 7:29 pm   #4
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Default Re: Cleaning chrome dials/finger plates

The finger plates are stainless steel, not chromed, so there is no problem in using Solvol Autosol.

Only the central part that holds the dial label is plated; this may be chrome or bright nickel. Silvo (formerly known as Duraglit) or Brasso would be fine for this part.

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Old 19th Aug 2018, 9:41 pm   #5
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Thanks for all your help, I found some autosol on ebay, might give that a go.
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