Bagdes and belt buckles conservation info

[Mr Piter]

hello

I wonder what You are using to conservation zinc badges and aluminium,zinc and brass belt buckles ??

best regards
Mr Piter

[Adrian Stevenson]

Hi Mr Piter, none of these require any special treatment. A wash with soapy water and a clean with a soft brush should be all that is ever needed. Make sure to dry then off carefully afterwards.

Zinc badges if they have "zinc rot" (where the metal turns white and powdery) can be treated with either WD40 or Vaseline.

Cheers, Ade.