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02-21-2017 09:55 AM
# ADS
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You Could putz with it, but in the end, it will only be bad for it and it will be ruined. Lightly wipe off the dry flaky rust but Gently. No wire brushes,etc. It's a cool lid.
William
"Much that once was, is lost. For none now live who remember it."
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So, you don't think it's possible to remove the rust and find the original painting under it ?
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I wouldn't try to remove any rust. Actually it's in better condition than some that have been above ground for the last 70 years. The problem is it may continue to corrode, as they say rust never sleeps. You can stop the rust but it may ruin the patina and reduce it's value.
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Its a nice relic, i see the Heer eagle outline. If it didnt have the leather your could clean it in citric or oxalic acid. Since it has the leather, leave it be.
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Thanks for your opinions.
The thing is that... I see also the "shadow" of the Heer eagle... and I'm really wondering if there is a way to make it appear or if the insignia is already destroyed by the rust
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I think what you see is what's there. If you can't see it it's gone for ever.
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The decal is gone. Flaked away. What we see is the outline on where the decal was touching the metal. As said, relic helmets are best left untouched in a stable low humidity environment. This will outlast you in this condition.
"Please", Thank You" and proper manners appreciated
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