Posted by Rick F on May 12, 2001 at 12:40:34:
In Reply to: Silver Finish Characteristics posted by Karl Parks on May 12, 2001 at 00:10:30:
There's an informative link (below) on cleaning silver. This article also lists which things coming in contact with silver causes the silver to tarnish.
Have you ever had a spring on a 'spit-valve' break and you had to fix it temporarily with a rubber band? You probably noticed tarnish under the rubber band when you replaced the spring. Felt is another item that can cause tarnish. I used to keep a pencil in a holder on my horn until I noticed tarnish showing up near the eraser.
Rick
Lake Worth, FL