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Found this lovely 1917 Merc at an old park. It was just awaiting me on the surface. Probably pull up by the many spring showers we've had. Some treatment was needed to bring it back to life as seen. It was originally covered with a thick layer of dirt and green algae for being submerged in a river or lake for a while
 

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Nice. How did you bring it back to that condition?
 
How did get so clean :icon_thumright:.
 
Terry ETex said:
Nice. How did you bring it back to that condition?
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Electrolysis to remove the dirt and then rubbing it with baking soda paste
 

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