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Forum: Cleaning & Preservation

  1. Cleaned my padlock i just found detecting

    Started by partner, Oct 15, 2017 08:34 PM
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    RustyGold
    Oct 17, 2017, 08:48 PM Go to last post

  2. THIS is How to Clean BLACKENED Silver Coins

    Started by BuckleBoy, Dec 06, 2014 12:32 AM
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    sjvalleyhunter
    Oct 15, 2017, 04:09 PM Go to last post

  3. Cleaning a tarnished 14K gold necklace

    Started by SweepNbeep, Jul 21, 2017 10:53 AM
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    Silver Worm
    Oct 13, 2017, 05:33 PM Go to last post

  4. Tumbling cents

    Started by CaptainRobin, Oct 07, 2017 07:02 AM
    • Replies: 10
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    trdking
    Oct 12, 2017, 05:29 PM Go to last post

  5. Andre's pencils distributor - Before/After pictures

    Started by RestoringYourFinds, Oct 06, 2017 03:23 PM
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    RestoringYourFinds
    Oct 09, 2017, 11:27 PM Go to last post

  6. Potato penny cleaning method. (updated)

    Started by Colorado Kidd, Apr 14, 2007 11:52 PM
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    BigWaveDave
    Oct 09, 2017, 03:00 PM Go to last post

  7. Cleaning an IHP - x250 USB microscope and pencils

    Started by RestoringYourFinds, Oct 07, 2017 06:14 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 157
    RestoringYourFinds
    Oct 07, 2017, 12:33 PM Go to last post

  8. First Lot Uncleaned Roman Coins

    Started by Mzjavert, Sep 20, 2017 05:52 PM
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    RestoringYourFinds
    Oct 06, 2017, 05:43 PM Go to last post

  9. Ultra-sonic cleaners?

    Started by DeepseekerADS, Sep 02, 2017 02:29 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 463
    Nitric
    Oct 03, 2017, 04:34 PM Go to last post

  10. This is my best find to date

    Started by gtownrelichunter, Aug 31, 2017 03:50 PM
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    RustyGold
    Aug 31, 2017, 04:50 PM Go to last post

  11. Copper license plate >How to remove patina?

    Started by Crowfriend, Jul 10, 2017 06:39 PM
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    Johnbrian
    Aug 23, 2017, 08:45 PM Go to last post

  12. Electrolysis Before and After.

    Started by metaldetecta, Jul 16, 2017 10:12 AM
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    Obsessive
    Jul 18, 2017, 11:29 PM Go to last post

  13. Lead Flaking on US plate ?

    Started by Davers, Jun 28, 2016 03:35 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    Davers
    Jul 18, 2017, 01:42 PM Go to last post

  14. Help needed to clean this ring

    Started by Golden oaks, Jun 20, 2017 05:20 PM
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    austin_luker
    Jul 15, 2017, 04:53 AM Go to last post

  15. Quick question-is naval jelly safe on a gilded relic?

    Started by Tigerdude, Jun 27, 2017 01:57 PM
    • Replies: 5
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    austin_luker
    Jul 08, 2017, 06:01 PM Go to last post

  16. Sometimes we find beautiful things, and they degrade. How can we stop that?

    Started by DeepseekerADS, Jun 22, 2017 08:08 PM
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    FriscoT06
    Jul 06, 2017, 02:23 PM Go to last post

  17. Bad Idea??

    Started by hvacker, Jul 06, 2017 01:45 PM
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    hvacker
    Jul 06, 2017, 01:45 PM Go to last post

  18. Clean this possibly gilted buckle or leave it with a green patina?

    Started by Shakakka, Jun 21, 2017 09:31 AM
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    austin_luker
    Jun 29, 2017, 11:21 AM Go to last post

  19. How do I stop green patina from eating my brass?

    Started by diggingthe1, Jan 11, 2017 09:57 AM
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    diggingthe1
    Jun 20, 2017, 01:00 PM Go to last post

  20. Before and after electrolysis photos of an iron shoe buckle.

    Started by Donnie B from VA, Jun 19, 2017 08:09 PM
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    Donnie B from VA
    Jun 19, 2017, 08:09 PM Go to last post

  21. Buffalo nickel

    Started by achetadomestica, May 17, 2017 09:36 AM
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    sjvalleyhunter
    May 18, 2017, 05:08 AM Go to last post

  22. I'd like to properly clean/preserve

    Started by Joe hunter, May 08, 2017 07:06 AM
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    Joe hunter
    May 16, 2017, 12:08 PM Go to last post

  23. Help

    Started by no_limits, May 11, 2017 08:35 AM
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    Tpmetal
    May 11, 2017, 08:53 AM Go to last post

  24. Any Ideas To Join Two Pieces Of Bullet Mold

    Started by Older The Better, May 06, 2017 09:15 PM
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    Older The Better
    May 07, 2017, 11:37 PM Go to last post

  25. Cleaning a 1916 Merc dime to see if it is a D mint mark

    Started by Johncoho, Feb 14, 2017 10:43 PM
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    bubbaslight
    May 06, 2017, 11:24 PM Go to last post

  26. How to Clean Buttons

    Started by BuckleBoy, Jun 28, 2008 07:46 PM
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    BuckleBoy
    May 06, 2017, 08:39 PM Go to last post

  27. REstoration/ Preservation adivce please

    Started by Older The Better, May 01, 2017 11:15 PM
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    Older The Better
    May 03, 2017, 07:16 PM Go to last post

  28. Hydrogen peroxide trashed my IH!!!

    Started by mangum, Jun 02, 2013 06:41 PM
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    SorenCoins
    Apr 18, 2017, 12:51 PM Go to last post

  29. Silver pocket watch help

    Started by diggingthe1, Apr 18, 2017 09:08 AM
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    diggingthe1
    Apr 18, 2017, 09:08 AM Go to last post

  30. best way to clean a old boy scout tie clasp?

    Started by muddyrock, Apr 15, 2017 06:34 PM
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    muddyrock
    Apr 16, 2017, 11:36 AM Go to last post

  31. Electrolysis question

    Started by gsxraddict, Mar 07, 2017 09:11 PM
    • Replies: 9
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    southfork
    Apr 13, 2017, 02:24 PM Go to last post

  32. Slowly cleanings

    Started by john glassman, Mar 31, 2017 06:47 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
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    john glassman
    Mar 31, 2017, 06:47 PM Go to last post

  33. Rev War Era Rattlesnake Button

    Started by PhillyMike68, Jan 20, 2017 04:12 PM
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    Z.K.
    Mar 25, 2017, 12:07 AM Go to last post

  34. Glass bottle with dead mouse in it

    Started by paulb104, Mar 17, 2017 10:14 AM
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    paulb104
    Mar 23, 2017, 06:39 PM Go to last post

  35. Found crusty old Barlow knife I think, I'd be foolish if I didnt' try electrolisys.

    Started by DeepseekerADS, Mar 20, 2017 05:36 PM
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    DeepseekerADS
    Mar 23, 2017, 01:38 PM Go to last post

  36. 1650=1790's coppers question...

    Started by oldsilver, Mar 15, 2017 05:36 PM
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    oldsilver
    Mar 15, 2017, 05:36 PM Go to last post

  37. How to stabilize this kind of copper corrosion?

    Started by Eleven Cents, Mar 11, 2017 07:42 PM
    • Replies: 3
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    oldsilver
    Mar 15, 2017, 05:06 PM Go to last post

  38. Electrolysis - Double bit axe

    Started by Akoostek, Mar 15, 2017 05:18 AM
    • Replies: 0
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    Akoostek
    Mar 15, 2017, 05:18 AM Go to last post

  39. Republic of Texas Navy button cleaning. Possible candidate for restoration. ??

    Started by bonepicker, Jan 16, 2017 11:07 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
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    bonepicker
    Mar 09, 2017, 09:15 PM Go to last post

  40. my peroxide success

    Started by whitesid, Jun 26, 2009 12:24 PM
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    horsesterry
    Mar 02, 2017, 07:18 PM Go to last post

  41. Renaissance Wax

    Started by Doc Relics, Feb 27, 2017 08:37 PM
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    leddel
    Mar 02, 2017, 10:58 AM Go to last post

  42. The BEST method for cleaning Iron Relics

    Started by BuckleBoy, Aug 18, 2010 01:41 AM
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    Dug
    Feb 26, 2017, 06:10 PM Go to last post

  43. Smile Mundane Brass Plate Cleans Up Nicely I Think

    Started by Wildcat1750, Feb 16, 2017 02:49 PM
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    Wildcat1750
    Feb 23, 2017, 09:23 PM Go to last post

  44. Smile Knee Buckle Clean up

    Started by Wildcat1750, Feb 12, 2017 04:00 PM
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    Professor of Engineering
    Feb 22, 2017, 11:46 AM Go to last post

  45. Axe Head and broken Horse Shoes

    Started by mlutz, Feb 20, 2017 05:21 AM
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    Dug
    Feb 21, 2017, 02:19 PM Go to last post

  46. New Territory for Me. Cleaning Gold

    Started by ScubaDetector, Jul 25, 2016 08:05 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
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    treblehunter
    Feb 09, 2017, 04:52 PM Go to last post

  47. Bottles covered in lead dirt

    Started by MacCashman, Feb 04, 2017 11:28 PM
    • Replies: 8
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    jeff of pa
    Feb 06, 2017, 01:42 PM Go to last post

  48. I screwed up and need some help with coin cleaning

    Started by drenalin11, Jan 27, 2017 02:58 PM
    • Replies: 7
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    Cleggy
    Feb 02, 2017, 07:44 PM Go to last post

  49. Looking for help - electrolysis destroyed item / what went wrong?

    Started by usatc, Jan 24, 2017 08:19 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
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    Ahab8
    Jan 28, 2017, 08:45 AM Go to last post

  50. How far to take electrolysis? Old padlock, don't want to ruin it.

    Started by jagchaser, Jan 16, 2017 11:14 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 538
    Jeff H
    Jan 24, 2017, 04:36 PM Go to last post
 
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