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04/05/2016 5:18 pm
Has anyone tried to polish the hood ornament on the
Franklin Mint 1929 Bugatti Royale Type 41, Esders Roadster
What did you use?
Thanks
04/05/2016 6:06 pm
It's made out of silver. Use silver polish to remove the tarnish….
Mask up the area around the ornament to minimize the mess and use an old toothbrush.
04/05/2016 6:36 pm
Terry I don't own that model but as Bob mentioned FM used real sterling silver on some models
The hood ornaments on the FM 34 Packards are sterling silver too and I used a dab of silver polish on a q tip and it worked out nicely
05/05/2016 6:59 am
YES that is it. PS:
PS: use a liquid silver cleaner. Turn model upside down, and just dip the elephant into the solution. Then use a damp (water) cu-tip to remove left-over solution.
Been doing this for years.
MJD
05/05/2016 11:01 am
Thanks everyone, Terry
07/05/2016 9:11 am
Air causes silver tarnish.
After polishing it, try sealing it from the air with something like future wax.