Protection for nickel

[Fusionshred]

Hi guys!

I've always had a serious problem with nickel hardware - particularly the nickel cover on a bridge humbucker. I susally wind up resting my palm there, and within a few days a brand new cover will be tarnished. It must be my own pH or whatever.

Is there any product that will protect the finish from this?

Thanks
Tom

 

[Craftmatic]

Just going along for the ride. I need to get some feedback on this too.

 

[sqadan]

I like how nickel ages... I guess you could coat it with a thin coat of laqcuer?

I'm mot sure there's any practical way of preventing this - It's part of the "charm" of nickel.

 

[Rosewood]

Lightly polishing with something like 'Simichrome' polish will help protect but you have to remember that your removing small amounts of plating so don't over do.

 

[Dave Orban]

Switch to chrome covers...?

Or learn to love the oxidized Nickel (I know I do...!)

 

[Ghostman574]

Use Flitz polish, that will help remove the tarnish and protect the nickel for a little bit. You can pick up the product at just about any hardware store.

 

[jefesq]

nevr dull