I have a set of nickel silver rings from an old Cortland? fly reel seat. They are very discolored, almost like old brass. These rings came from the first flyrod I ever built for myself. My question: how do I get them shiny again without using anything abrasive? Thank you. Ralph

If at first you don't succeed, go fishing, then try, try again.

Go to Wal Mart auto department and buy Mother's Mag Polish. I use it to polish the valves and valve casings in my trumpet and flugelhorn, so I can tell you it isn't abrasive. Great stuff.

Try Never-Dull wadding polish. Stuff works great

I have a cloth called the "Classic Cloth" that I bought from a motorcycle shop. I've used it on every kind of metal imaginable, including nickle-silver reel seat rings. I can't begin to tell you how great it works. Its not abrasive at all - it almost feels oily. I'd put this product up against anything else out there. Good Luck.

Thank you for the advice. Ralph

If at first you don't succeed, go fishing, then try, try again.