How to clean White Rust

[Priedel78]

Hey there,

I want to clean heavy white rustor even zinc pest on an africa medal

Any tips how?

I've heard it is possible with a special salt acid ?

[Priedel78]

Ok, maybe I understated the damage a bit

[praubal]

perhaps a bin might be the best option.

[Priedel78]

No one?

[keifer kahn]

Coat it in vaseline and leave it for a while.

Ive had success with vinegar as well. Soak it for a while. 5 minute stints and rinse with water between soakings.


Ive had success with both.

[Priedel78]

Thank you I'' try it

[kefru177]

The medal is too far gone for restoration. The zinc pest has already destroyed a chunk of it and in a few years it will crumble into dust.

Buy a better example while this one goes to the bin

Is it 'ground dug'?

[Priedel78]

Yes it is.

[keifer kahn]

You have nothing to lose by trying.

Chucking it away may be one avenue but its still a piece of history
that they arent making anymore.

I collect ground dug and u may be surprised as it can only improve it.

[Priedel78]

Thanks

Finally someone who understands me. I could never through something like this away even if it isn't recognizable anymore

[kefru177]

Thanks

Finally someone who understands me. I could never through something like this away even if it isn't recognizable anymore

That's fine but don't store it with other medals.

[Priedel78]

I stored ot separately, because I've heard the pest can attack the other medals through the air?

[keifer kahn]

That is wrong.

Zinkpest is not an airborne virus that attacks metal.

It is the result of 65% or higher humidity.

It is impossible and i repeat impossible, for a medal to catch zinkpest off another medal, so u can store a zinkpested medal next a non zinkpested medal safely.


Research the subject and you will see how silly that idea is.

Im not making this up, its science.

[Priedel78]

Okay, Thanks for the clarification


I will put it next to my Hindenburg crosses

[Gaspare]

might sound extreme,,, but with a piece like that,,you might want to look in to having it glass beaded.. I've collected dug items since the mid 90s and have had it work a few times with excellent results. You have nothing to lose..