Cleaning a Trophy?

Dick Butler · 03-31-2011, 10:17 PM

I have several NHRA Class trophies which are becoming "coated",deteriortated , Dingy or dull what ever you would call it. What is the best liquid cleaner for them to restore the bright metallic tone?
Thanks

hemidup · 03-31-2011, 10:36 PM

Tarnex? My wife uses some homemade concoction of white vinegar, salt and lemon juice.

Ed Fernandez · 03-31-2011, 10:43 PM

Dick,five minutes in the dishwasher,on low,should do the trick.

Jim Wahl · 03-31-2011, 10:47 PM

One well kept secret that jewelers use is plain old Windex. When ladies take their diamond rings and things in to be cleaned, the jewelers use plain old Windex to soak them in. Try Windex. Jim

Bret Kepner · 04-01-2011, 02:51 AM

I second the motion on Windex. For older trophies, use corn starch and water.

MEXJOE · 04-01-2011, 04:27 PM

Well I'd use gas.
I'd put it in my car and go win a new trophy!

Have you ever watched antiques road show??
Patina on old stuff is what makes it worth$$$
Don't Jipp the people taking care of your stuff when you are gone!

03-31-2011, 10:17 PM	#1
Dick Butler VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Richmond Indiana Posts: 1,196 Likes: 5 Liked 32 Times in 19 Posts	Cleaning a Trophy? I have several NHRA Class trophies which are becoming "coated",deteriortated , Dingy or dull what ever you would call it. What is the best liquid cleaner for them to restore the bright metallic tone? Thanks

03-31-2011, 10:36 PM	#2
hemidup Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 409 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Cleaning a Trophy? Tarnex? My wife uses some homemade concoction of white vinegar, salt and lemon juice. __________________ Jerry Williams NSS/A, E/S, PRO E.T. And the "Grandaddy" of Gen III Hemi Performance...The fire inside me still burn's.

03-31-2011, 10:43 PM	#3
Ed Fernandez Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NOO JOISEY nexta NOO YAWK Posts: 5,879 Likes: 38 Liked 100 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Cleaning a Trophy? Dick,five minutes in the dishwasher,on low,should do the trick. __________________ Former NHRA #1945 Former IHRA #1945 T/SA

03-31-2011, 10:47 PM	#4
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,844 Likes: 666 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	Re: Cleaning a Trophy? One well kept secret that jewelers use is plain old Windex. When ladies take their diamond rings and things in to be cleaned, the jewelers use plain old Windex to soak them in. Try Windex. Jim __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 NHRA D2 National Open Stock Champion 1982 NHRA D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association.

04-01-2011, 02:51 AM	#5
Bret Kepner Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Saint Louis, Missouri, USA Posts: 418 Likes: 1 Liked 11 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Cleaning a Trophy? I second the motion on Windex. For older trophies, use corn starch and water. __________________ Bret Kepner BRETKEPNER@Prodigy.net Saint Louis, Missouri, USA

04-01-2011, 04:27 PM	#6
MEXJOE Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: nhranumbers.com Posts: 875 Likes: 137 Liked 165 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Cleaning a Trophy? Well I'd use gas. I'd put it in my car and go win a new trophy! Have you ever watched antiques road show?? Patina on old stuff is what makes it worth$$$ Don't Jipp the people taking care of your stuff when you are gone!

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