Hello fellow drum fans. I'm the new guy in town, but I've been playing for many years. I just started getting serious about collecting and restoring vintage drums.
Quick questions for you. What is your favorite polish or other resto technique for cleaning up nickel plated items?
I recently purchased a 1920's - 1930's Ludwig snare which was in excellent shape to begin with. I used Mothers metal polish on the rims, shell and hardware and it did a pretty good job of restoring the shine. There are still a few spots on the drum which are less than pristine looking. I obviously don't want to do anything to harm the finish and will in fact "leave it be" if it's too risky.
Also, do you use anything after the cleanup to coat the parts and keep them from getting nasty again? Waxes or other products?
Thanks - BD