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01-01-2012 02:01 AM
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Re: Relic cleaning - White Vinegar
How to do it:
This is not exactly the hardest method of removing rust in the world, but I better be on the safe side, so there will not be too many questions.
First: Finding your relic(s):
For this you will need a metal detector, a shovel and a location. It should not be so hard to figure out what to do next, so get out there!
Now that we have our relic(s), let us begin.
As mentioned before, the relics I am dipping in the mix this time are some rounds. Most are German 7.92 rounds, but there is one modern and a pre-war Krag Jørgensen round in there as well(Bottom left corner).
Finding a suitable container:
I would suggest getting a cheap plastic box which is seal-able.
Place your relic in the box.
Fill' er up!:
And just like the headline says, pour the vinegar into the box and close it.
Now we wait...
I am going to try this for a good 24 hours time, so I will get back to you with the result later.
Please note...
I am quite new to this method, so I would advise you to wait and see what the others have to say about which relics that are okay to put in the solution.
Best Regards
Vegard T.
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Looking for militaria from HKB 31./977, HKB 32./977, HKB 38./977 or militaria related to Norway
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Re: Relic cleaning - White Vinegar
A little result from before:
Here is a 7.92 round I found and put in vinegar solution for about 24 hours, it was in about the same condition as the other rounds that are currently taking a bath in vinegar.
Best Regards
Vegard T.
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Looking for militaria from HKB 31./977, HKB 32./977, HKB 38./977 or militaria related to Norway
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Re: Relic cleaning - White Vinegar
Very nice,great info.
What type of me metal does this work on?
chris
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Re: Relic cleaning - White Vinegar
I am not quite sure about that yet, I have only tried it with brass.
Best Regards
Vegard T.
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Looking for militaria from HKB 31./977, HKB 32./977, HKB 38./977 or militaria related to Norway
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Re: Relic cleaning - White Vinegar
And now the patina got lost!!
(lol!!)
;-)
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Re: Relic cleaning - White Vinegar
Very cool. Can't wait to see the result. I have let's say quite a few 7.92 and 7.62x54R i will try to clean.
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Re: Relic cleaning - White Vinegar
You can also try this after to give your item a bit of age.
Select your items and light a candle.
Attachment 285993
Move your items back and forth across the flame in till the whole item has turned black, be careful as the item will get hot so attach it to something when doing so.
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Next leave the item to cool
I would recommend wearing gloves for this part, Use bees wax or Vaseline to seal it
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This is what they look like at the end, you can keep repeating this possess in till the colour suits your needs
Attachment 285989
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Re: Relic cleaning - White Vinegar
Very nice idea WH. VERY nice
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