Hey, I remember that winter camo experiment Cody !!! I thought that helmet was the pride of a high end collection by now (just kidding). Yes I am very interested to see how this will come out.
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The helmet looks the same.
The West Coast distributor reports removing rust is effective with unpainted steel rather than removing rust on a painted item.
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Snake oil.....
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Very interesting thread indeed!
I dont wanna highjack this thread, but would you guys suggest any treatment for this helmet, or leave it as it is?
As well as this grenade, any thoughts?
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Well, it's been two weeks and the helmet looks the same other than the rust may have penetrated into the paint a bit more.
CodyLast edited by Cody Grayland; 02-23-2009, 02:16 PM.Comment
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After washing the thing of Gibbs, which wasn't particularly easy, it had to receive fresh 'patina' by rubbing dirt from the garden into the paint. There, now, it's ready for eBay.
Just kidding, but, we've all seen this sort of thing regularly foisted.
CodyLast edited by Cody Grayland; 02-23-2009, 02:16 PM.Comment
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Chris,
Leave them as they are
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Thank you! Im just wondering in long term effect.. I mean, If I can prevent it from rusting away with in 200 years by applying oil, instead of having the present "authentic" state for 50years.. you get my concern, as I want these items to out live me more than anything, cause then I feel I'v done my job as a collectorOriginally posted by K98_man View PostChris,
Leave them as they are
But I'll follow your advice, and I'll keep any eye on them
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Originally posted by pitts duncan View Post
I wouldn't try electrolysis on something with paint work i was trying to preserve.
One of the big problems i've had is stabilising items. ie. once cleaned stopping further rusting. I tried WD40 and other types of oil but by far the best stuff i've come across is Owatrol. It can leave a slightly gloss look after aplication but a spray of matt varnish sorts that out. Of course i only use this on relic items that would otherwise rust to nothing if not treated.Collecting German award documents, other paperwork and photos relating to Norway and Finland.Comment
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On a lighter note, Locktight Rust preventer will stop rust, and will put a black coating on the item.
Cheers
JohnLast edited by Ralph Pickard; 09-13-2007, 04:41 PM.Comment
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Hello all - I have edited the above posts to ensure this thread stays on track. We all need to remember that language is important to all of us around the world and that some words have different meaning.
Thanks...
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