how do you keep the finish on zinc badges from fading?

[Elvis]

Hey Guys,

Just wondering what is the best way to preserve the finish on some of these late war badges?

Thanks,

Erik

[CWP]

I have read that keeping the badges in a low humidity environment will help prevent loss of finish.

[Jody]

Zinc Badges

Hello,
I think low humidity is the key. I live in Arizona, and we have very low humidity, and very little rain. I notice hardly any change in zinc badges and some of these items I have owned for over 30 years.

Regards,

Jody

[Elvis]

cool thanks guys. I guess i could use one of those lil humidity zapper things in the closet,

[Mickesouth]

these little small paperbags with silca-gel you find in shoboxes,electronicboxes etc. is an other tip.I got a full shoe-boxe filled to the edge when asking my local shoe-store to save some for me


Kr.

[sellers34]

I store some of my badges in tupperware (don't know if that is the best way or not), but I use silica-gel contained in metal containers that are reusable. Once they turn pink put them in the oven.....that will renew them.