Help with a nickel plated firearm

[KEYBEAR]

Being my first Revolver in nickel plate what do i need to do with cleaning and what not to do .

thanks

 

[Smoke & Recoil]

Well...one thing for sure, don't use a Scotch-Bright pad on it, for it will scratch the snot out of it. Myself, I use oil soaked (0000) steel wool on the tough spots then wipe it down with an oil rag.

 

[105kw]

Stay away from any cleaning solvent that has any ammonia in it, it can damage the nickel plate.

 

[Nacho Man]

I use mpro7 or hoppes elite biodegradable cleaner.
Non toxic and won't harm the finish.

 

[Bill DeShivs]

0000 steel wool will scratch nickel plating.

Ammonia won't hurt nickel, used properly. If you use a bore cleaner containing ammonia, don't soak the gun in it. Use it in the bore and wipe any excess off of the gun.

Just use a light oil to wipe the outside of the gun down.

Don't use any of the lead remover cloths on the outside of the gun.

 

[KEYBEAR]

Thanks I have no idea but will try .

 

[Onward Allusion]

I only use oily rags to wipe down my nickel plated guns. It gets most of the dirty markings from firing cleaned up. Once in a blue moon a brass brush in the bore.