Idk. To me it looks like it was plated and this is where the plating wore off. Using an abrasive will just take the plating off anywhere else it rubs. It’s not a great picture though, so idk.
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FuglyDuck@lemmy.world 10 months ago
So, it’s unlikely you can fully restore the finish.
That said, you may be able to clean it with a milder abrasive like sodium bicarbonate/baking soda. Make a paste with some water, and the rub it with a cloth.
I assume it’s the oils reacting with the finish, as mentioned already.
Cethin@lemmy.zip 10 months ago
FuglyDuck@lemmy.world 10 months ago
maybe. Regardless, cleaning off the gunk is the first step. baking soda removes more finish with just a light scrub… that finish was going to come off anyhow.
Peppycito@sh.itjust.works 10 months ago
I’ve seen a few comments you’ve made and everytime I see your username I think of this song even though it’s not your username.
Thanks for your time.
FuglyDuck@lemmy.world 10 months ago
Hah! That’s awesome. There are definitely worse songs.