Polishing Gibson Tailpiece Cover

[Bazz Jass]

I've noticed these get quite dull quickly. Is there a recommended way of polishing these up to a shine?

Not sure what the plating is, or how thin it is - am I likely to wear through the plating with a silver polish used regularly?

Thanks.

193923

[Ray(T)]

Hot breath and a soft cloth if you must. If you polish the tarnish off anything, it will eventually wear away.

[NickR]

If the tailpiece is from about 1910 onward, it is a nickel silver alloy- not plated, so it should not be a problem polishing one of that type.

[MikeEdgerton]

I've use Nevr-Dull for years. About as non-abrasive as you can find.

https://www.amazon.com/BASCH-GEORGE-CO-INC-ND-9292/dp/B000QGZXCS/ref=asc_df_B000QGZXCS/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309748512677&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11906501310256222045&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9003934&hvtargid=pla-568836037600&psc=1

[rcc56]

Do not assume "nickel silver" alloy.

193928

Like many others, this one is nickel plated brass.

[Pappyrich]

Another vote for Nevr-Dull.