Cleaning - restoration of badge

**Brumbar** · 04-15-2009, 09:15 PM

Would one of you kind gents advise as to how to clean/restore this badge. It has a significant amount of corrosion.
Regards
Detlef

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**Adrian Stevenson** · 04-15-2009, 09:22 PM

You can use "Vaseline" on it. This will help slow down the zinc pest corrosion.

Cheers, Ade.

**Brumbar** · 04-15-2009, 09:37 PM

Thanks Ade. Wasn't expecting such a quick reply ( on the boards as well ) Just one more question. Can I initially scrub this with some form of cleaning solution which will remove some of the corrosion. I know the bronze finish is gone. Any sugestions?
Detlef

**Adrian Stevenson** · 04-15-2009, 09:40 PM

Soap and water and a old soft toothbrush is all that is needed. Make sure it is dried well.

The "Vaseline" will help restore the appearance a little anyway.

Cheers, Ade.

**Brumbar** · 04-15-2009, 09:57 PM

Great stuff Ade. If you ever find yourself in Toronto look me up and I'll buy you a beer.
Regards
Detlef

**Adrian Stevenson** · 04-15-2009, 10:02 PM

It is my pleasure!

You can use two other products to try and slow down "Zink pest" (it cannot be cured though as the problem is at a molecular level) they are "WD40" and "Ren Wax".

Cheers, Ade.