How to make letters/numbers stand out

[HunterMF]

I have recently posted in "Today's finds" thread of my recent hunt. I found an old plow point almost fully intact, but the rust is crazy! I did some research and it may be an Oliver but I don't know how to try and make letters/numbers stand out from the rest of the crap that has taken over the point. I tried a brush and can barely see what I think are numbers. Here's what it looks like. I tried close up pics but that didn't work too well.


Thanks for looking!

 

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[kcm]

Check out this link:
http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/c...ctrolysis-destroyed-item-what-went-wrong.html

The above thread covers multiple things. There's a link to another VERY informative thread on electrolysis, as well as some juicy debate on different means of removing rust while preserving the base metals.


Here's another link for reference. Only 2 posts, but a good "visual" example.
http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/c...electrolysis-old-padlock-don-t-want-ruin.html

Here's another:
http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/general-discussion/527555-electrolysis-help.html

And finally, a thread for what to do afterwards:
http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/restoration-projects/453870-help-post-electrolysis.html

 

[ScubaDetector]

Another poster somewhere put flour on his finds and the letters and numbers showed beautifully.

 

[HunterMF]

Thanks guys! I'm looking at those links now! �� I appreciate the help!