Re: Restoring Metal Nameplates 
By Brian Forster
  
Hi Mark.  I'm no expert, but from your description it sounds like a similar problem I have had with tin music box disc's.  I believe the original lettering was done with a form of "Black Japan," which is a type of paint.  I did some experimenting but came to the conclusion that it's best left as is.  I, too, used metal polish with reasonable success. I don't know if you can get it out your way, but the best to use I found was "DURAGLIT."  It is a wadding type polish; also "AMWAY" paste is not bad.  Hope this helps.
  Cheers  Brian Forster |  
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