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Old 12-22-2000, 01:01 PM   #1
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Default polishing blue fox spinners?

Got a dozen or so blue fox spinners that are getting tarnished blades. I believe they are nickel blades. Any tips for getting a little more of a shiny luster on em'?

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Old 12-22-2000, 02:37 PM   #2
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Newt, the 2 things I know about are using "Semi-Chrome", a hardware store product that fishers use, and Crest toothpaste. The Toman guiding bros have always used Crest to polish their T-Bay spinners and some guys think the small amount of scent left after rinsing them is attractive to fish. - RT
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Old 12-22-2000, 02:47 PM   #3
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There's a product called "Never Dull" that is a sort of cotton batting that is treated with metal polish. Comes in a blue and red tin can, and will polish anything brass, silver, chrome, etc. Doesn't leave a nice scent, but will definitely remove the tarnish. You should be able to find it at anyplace that sells fine silverware or jewelry.
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Old 12-22-2000, 03:44 PM   #4
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Default Re: polishing blue fox spinners?

Tar-nex will do it. As long as you're dealing with silver plate (Blue Fox are) it will shine them right up. Available at Freddy's.
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Old 12-22-2000, 03:44 PM   #5
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Another good polish is "heavy metal". The green or red formula. It's the best stuff I have found for my boat, chrome bumpers, and it works wonders on spinner blades and wobblers. Les Schwab sells it.
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Old 12-22-2000, 03:54 PM   #6
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Great replies and a good diversity of options....thanks guys!
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Old 12-24-2000, 10:56 AM   #7
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Howdy,
I just discovered Never Dull(In my friends garage) I love it! I spent the night last week shining up spoons and spinners I thought I would have to paint to make usable again.
Merry Christmas Friends!!
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Old 12-24-2000, 01:58 PM   #8
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So do we still have to clean the blades the blades with Crest, these cleaners must smell to high heaven?
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