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[Shead]

Hi folks. New here and though I'd post instead of just lurk.
 
I've got a nicely functioning Univex Mercury, the body seems to be cast aluminum and it has some blemishes and scratches. I've worked in metals before and cleaned bronze and silve

[Glenn]

I use any good paste automotive metal polish, on polished untreated aluminium. Be very wary of polishing anodised or lacquered (treated) alloy parts - you can end up with the parts looking worse than they were, ie very patchy. I have 'polished' la

[Dgillette4]

I think it is white metal. If it is the one with the rotary shutter and the dome on top. yYou might try buffing with rouge. Don

[Griff]

I am in the process of restoring a Univex Mercury II
that is quite tarnished. I ordered some felt bobs from McMaster Carr Supply that are impregnated with a polishing compound and they are working great.
The Mercury camera was never coat with lacque

[Msiegel]

I have used something called Nev'r Dull on all kind of metal surfaces. It should be available in motorbike stores. It's non abrasive and did a very good job on the chrome parts of my bike as well as on my solid brass Zippo lighter.

[Don_m]

I've always been a jelly man for aluminum---
 
http://www.loctiteproducts.com/repairs.asp?qfid=5&Product=170  
 
I think this product is similar to

[Jayd]

I have just started using BRASSO and it seems to work well, I have used never dull in the past and it is a good product and comes with it's own wadding as I recall for tough to get at places I use soft wood or paper sticks like match sticks or cotton

[Faxonpr]

I have used the following on Univex Mercury and Kodak Signet cameras and the clean and shine lasts much longer than other products I have tried (years in some cases).
 
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
 
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