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Forum: Cleaning & Preservation

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Forum: Cleaning & Preservation

  1. 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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    Jun 22, 2017, 08:08 PM Go to last post

  2. 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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    Iron Patch
    Jun 21, 2017, 09:35 AM Go to last post

  3. Potato penny cleaning method. (updated)

    Started by Colorado Kidd, Apr 14, 2007 11:52 PM
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    meal5
    Jun 20, 2017, 10:27 PM Go to last post

  4. Help needed to clean this ring

    Started by Golden oaks, Jun 20, 2017 05:20 PM
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    Jun 20, 2017, 05:20 PM Go to last post

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

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

  6. 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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    Jun 19, 2017, 08:09 PM Go to last post

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. Silver pocket watch help

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

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

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

  17. 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

  18. Slowly cleanings

    Started by john glassman, Mar 31, 2017 06:47 PM
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    Mar 31, 2017, 06:47 PM Go to last post

  19. 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

  20. 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

  21. 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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    Mar 23, 2017, 01:38 PM Go to last post

  22. 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

  23. How to stabilize this kind of copper corrosion?

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

  24. Electrolysis - Double bit axe

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

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

    Started by bonepicker, Jan 16, 2017 11:07 AM
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    bonepicker
    Mar 09, 2017, 09:15 PM Go to last post

  26. 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

  27. 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

  28. 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

  29. 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

  30. 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

  31. 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

  32. New Territory for Me. Cleaning Gold

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

  33. 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

  34. 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

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

    Started by usatc, Jan 24, 2017 08:19 PM
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    Ahab8
    Jan 28, 2017, 08:45 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by jagchaser, Jan 16, 2017 11:14 AM
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    Jeff H
    Jan 24, 2017, 04:36 PM Go to last post

  37. undo brasso damage

    Started by gsxraddict, Jan 16, 2017 04:14 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    Bamadad53
    Jan 16, 2017, 05:33 PM Go to last post

  38. Indian Wars Button Cleaning

    Started by Palmetto Pony, Jan 13, 2017 07:30 PM
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    Palmetto Pony
    Jan 13, 2017, 07:30 PM Go to last post

  39. Sunflower oil instead olive oil?

    Started by sky3, Dec 08, 2016 05:23 PM
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    hvacker
    Jan 12, 2017, 02:42 PM Go to last post

  40. When Worcestershire Sauce doesn't work?

    Started by drenalin11, Dec 15, 2016 10:56 AM
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    hvacker
    Jan 12, 2017, 02:03 PM Go to last post

  41. Electrolysis Build

    Started by Riggleman, May 03, 2016 08:36 PM
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    Tnmountains
    Jan 09, 2017, 07:31 PM Go to last post

  42. Preserving an old mining sign

    Started by Maitland, Dec 11, 2016 12:26 PM
    epoxy, lacquer, mining sign, Preserve, tin 1 Attachment(s)
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    Maitland
    Dec 24, 2016, 09:35 AM Go to last post

  43. Coin cleaning right out of the ground

    Started by historygrad09, Mar 04, 2016 12:58 PM
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    Jason in Enid
    Nov 23, 2016, 11:41 AM Go to last post

  44. Cleaning Copper coins?

    Started by Luckystiff, Jul 19, 2016 12:21 PM
    • Replies: 5
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    Tommybuckets
    Nov 23, 2016, 09:09 AM Go to last post

  45. The cleaning and re-toning of a silver coin

    Started by sjvalleyhunter, Oct 24, 2016 04:22 PM
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    sjvalleyhunter
    Oct 24, 2016, 04:22 PM Go to last post

  46. Cleaning pencils

    Started by Taltahull, Oct 23, 2016 07:38 AM
    • Replies: 1
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    Taltahull
    Oct 24, 2016, 07:09 AM Go to last post

  47. Bringing Detail Out on a Corroded CT Copper

    Started by paleomaxx, Oct 17, 2016 01:54 AM
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    lawsonland
    Oct 17, 2016, 07:39 AM Go to last post

  48. How to clean up a beach dug small bell

    Started by Mulligan, Oct 10, 2016 01:33 PM
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    Mulligan
    Oct 10, 2016, 01:33 PM Go to last post

  49. How do I remove stain from a silver quarter

    Started by RBowtie97, Oct 06, 2016 07:43 PM
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    Jason in Enid
    Oct 06, 2016, 08:53 PM Go to last post

  50. How would you clean this bridle rosette?

    Started by J.Cache, Sep 27, 2016 08:25 PM
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    Sep 28, 2016, 05:43 PM Go to last post
 
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