Buckleboy, I owe ya one

[dcinffxva]

Not really a "Today" find in the strictest sense, but kinda. I found these buttons a little bit ago. The Eagle cuff button was clearly in sad shape, but it was my first, so I carefully rinsed it, and brushed it with a toothbrush.

Right after that, I dug another button that was recognizable only as a button. Otherwise, there was no visible detail. It was just a green blob. That's why there is no "before" picture of it.

Then I saw Buckleboy's "Cleaning Buttons" post, so I decided to see if the one could be salvaged. I wasn't sure if there was any finish left on, so I gently brushed it with a dry toothbrush, then used Aluminum Jelly on it with a toothpick. There is no backmark.

The second one, I started using his "toothpick" method, and lo and behold some detail emerged.

So now, instead of having one barely recognizable Eagles, I have two respectable ones

I did do one thing that brought out a little more detail that you didn't mention in your post. After getting them clean(er), I put a very thin coat of Renaissance wax on them. It is a preservative that was developed by the British Museum that I use on my antique guns.

Thanks for a great post that helped me to bring a couple of old buttons to life again

 

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[ModernMiner]

Great job on the buttons! They came out great. That Buckleboy knows his stuff.
Where can I pick some of that wax up from? I'm tired of using the ear wax from DD-777.
Congrats & thanks,
MM

 

[dcinffxva]

I can tell from hsi posts that DD-777 is a Renaissance kinda guy, but here is a link for the wax

http://www.restorationproduct.com/

 

[ModernMiner]

I can tell from hsi posts that DD-777 is a Renaissance kinda guy, but here is a link for the wax

http://www.restorationproduct.com/

He is indeed.
Thanks for that link.
-MM-

 

[mlhudson]

good job

keepa digggn

mlhudson

 

[Hill Billy]

Someones head is gonna pop.

nice job on the cleaning...BBoy will be proud.

 

[mlhudson]

ONE THING I'VE LEARNED OVER THE YEARS, ALWAYS GIVE CREDIT, WHERE CREDIT IS DUE;;- LOL

NICE JOB ON THE RESTORATION OF THE BUTTONS

ONCE AGAIN
KEEPA DIGGIN

MLHUDSON

 

[STH69]

sweet find

 

[piratesgold]

Buckleboy totally rocks!

Lucky

 

[BuckleBoy]

Hey, FANTASTIC Job on those buttons!


I'm very glad I could be of help.



Those look Great I'll have to look into the Renaissance Wax. I've thought about using a thin coat of it on one or two of my large cents.




Best Wishes,


Buckles

 

[Mental Granny]

Very Cool ! CONGRATS on the buttons!

 

[John987]

Congratulations on the buttons!!
Thanks for posting.
HH

John

 

[dcinffxva]

Hey, FANTASTIC Job on those buttons!


I'm very glad I could be of help.



Those look Great I'll have to look into the Renaissance Wax. I've thought about using a thin coat of it on one or two of my large cents.




Best Wishes,


Buckles

Thanks again for the great post.

The wax does help bring out some detail on coins as well, and provides a nice protective coating. I'll do a "before and after" on some wheats. May take a day or two.

 

[allen]

those buttons really turned out nicely...

 

[BuckleBoy]

Hey, FANTASTIC Job on those buttons!


I'm very glad I could be of help.



Those look Great I'll have to look into the Renaissance Wax. I've thought about using a thin coat of it on one or two of my large cents.




Best Wishes,


Buckles

Thanks again for the great post.

The wax does help bring out some detail on coins as well, and provides a nice protective coating. I'll do a "before and after" on some wheats. May take a day or two.

Drop me a line when you make the post, and I'll be sure to take a look.

Best Wishes, and congrats on those nice eagles.


-Buckles

 

[PA]

hi sir,

you did good job on cleaning. i clean my butons with soap and water. it works the best. go get more now.

henry