My new Coastal badge

[Sal Williams]

Hi Guys,
Here is another little gem I just got. It came in the cellophane LDO packette. I was able to gently take it out without damaging the packette but I sure was nervous! It looks like it has a little zinkrot(?) starting. Should I put anything on it before I put it back in the pack forever? Who is the maker of this? Does anyone know?
Best, Sal

[Sal Williams]

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[Chet Sowersby]

Sal, don't know much about naval badges so I can't comment on it. However, in reguards to the corrosion I use mineral oil. I know Frank likes to use Vasoline for zinc pest and it works well also.

Chet

[MH184]

Very nice Sal and a genuine packet too I see you like your boxed and packeted awards to, good for you mate. I saw this on the E stand from our Ricky and I'm glad it's gone to good home.


Kind regards,

Marcus

[Tim B.]

Vasoline for zinc pest

Sal,

I would also recommend using the vasoline (pure petroleum jelly--not the hand lotion!) as it works pretty good on zincpest and usually is absorbed in a day or two.

Frank had recommended it to me on one of my zinc U-boat badges and it worked great! Just put it on a bit thick, gently rub it in with your fingers or a cotton swab and let the piece sit for a day or two applying more if needed. After that, wipe off the excess. It will appear a bit greasy at first, but will eventually absorb/dry with a nice finish and hopefully the zincpest will not return.

I'm not sure here on the bright gilding you have, but it didn't effect my badge at all. Good luck!
Tim

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Hi Sal,

congrats on your minty badge, and the packet as well, looks like you are going into competition with Marcus for packets.
Vaseline has worked for me really well to, although I would advise not to cover the whole badge in it, just the points were the zink is coming through. Why? I have observed that the vaseline can change the golden colour to more of a bronzey one, nothing really bad but still better to avoid, same goes for any oil/grease mixtures, just treat the points that need it.

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