How To Clean Silver On Horse Tack

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How to clean silver on horse tack. This adds a little extra sparkle to your tack which is particularly important when you re going to a show lucy turner pippa funnell s ex groom and h r s horse health ed. Always apply polish to a cloth or foam first then to your saddle silver to avoid getting polish in the leather carving that leather will never shine like a concho do keep silver clean between shows. Remove silver piece from the bowl rinse with warm water and buff dry with a rag. Place the silver piece into the ketchup making sure it is totally submerged. Let the silver sit in the ketchup for 5 10 minutes.

Be sure to wash your nickle bits after scrubbing using mild soap and rinse well and dry thoroughly. Plated or solid bronze. Collect your tack and cleaning supplies put a towel over your lap and settle down in front of the tv while you polish. Do not use silver polish aerosol sprays or polishing cloths of any kind as it will result in damage to your trim. Use a metal polish such as brasso to polish any buckles and rings.

Only use a soft cloth with mild soap and water. Don t rush the job.