Macybaby

He uses Flitz polish, and says he can really tell the difference after doing so, but he does not recall reading that others do the same thing.

manicmike

Well, it's a very personal question... oh I see
You mean chrome and nickel bits or the Japan? I don't bother with the Japan, since the Singer oil does a great job at making it glisten. For the plated parts I use Silvo - not sure if this is world wide, but I used it when I lived in the UK and now in Australia: It's just a metal polish though, so I imagine any good metal polish will do. Makes a very big difference.

SteveH

Flitz is what I use when I can keep in on the shelf. The nice thing about Flitz is it is "Non-abrasive formula; Non-toxic" (from their website)

When I cannot (like now) I use 0000 Steel wool and Brasso

DanofNJ

I have no problem putting to parts on a polishing wheel if I have to, often the parts are corroded and it's the only way to clean them up. I use Meguiar motorcycle metal polish...no rubbing necessary, just dissolves oxidation, no rubbing. I've used others as well.

quiltinghere

Hahaha! Motorcycle polish and antique sewing machines....maybe I can get hubby polishing the sewing machines after he's done with the bike!

Nan - IN

J Miller

I have used Brasso, Mothers, and some car wax with carnuba. All of it is non abrasive. Mostly I use it on the plated parts and on later machines that are painted not Japaned.
I don't have a polishing wheel so I have to do it by hand. I can't get it near as shiny as those with the polishing wheels can. But it does look nicer.

Joe