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**richthofen_117** · 02-07-2019, 02:55 AM

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**panzermeyer** · 02-07-2019, 11:27 AM

I read here once that to slow down oxydation you could use vaseline, but if it works I don't know ! the question then was about a zinc totenkopf, and if I recall right, somebody wrote that you couldn't stop it completely ,but only slowing it down !

hope that helps a bit

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**BenVK** · 02-07-2019, 01:38 PM

Instead of Vaseline, some boat and car guys use hairspray to stop battery terminals from corroding and they claim it works really well.

You could try that but I suggest you make a paper mask first so that you only spray the tabs and not the surrounding areas.

**cossack1648** · 02-07-2019, 02:22 PM

Oxidation is caused by something. It is a chemical reaction. What about the environment that the tunic is in like air moisture, or pollution. Think what might have caused it and try to eliminate it. It didn't oxidize for 70 years and now it started, because something appeared what wasn't around it before.

Jack

**BenVK** · 02-07-2019, 03:52 PM

I was just thinking the same thing.
How long have you owned the tunic and where is it stored?
The tab is deteriorating quite badly and that's probably due to too much moisture in the environment.

**Wypall** · 02-07-2019, 04:08 PM

the OP is in China,,the pollution there is out of control
it appears to be a repro tab/tunic set up anyway....

**CurtD** · 02-07-2019, 08:50 PM

Wow that is an incredible amount of deterioration. I have bullion tabs that haven't deteriorated at all in 20 years. What conditions is this tunic being stored in and for how long?

**Nick E** · 02-07-2019, 11:06 PM

Ok do not use Vaseline..the best thing is a carnauba wax used for car paint.McGuires..Kit..or Mother's are all names,to trust but make sure it's pure carnauba wax and is white or yellow type paste.

**richthofen_117** · 02-07-2019, 11:30 PM

Thanks for all your replies. I bought this tunic last year, the tunic & insignia had been discussed here on WAF. http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...d.php?t=962722

I have been collecting TR uniforms for more than 10 years, this tunic is my latest acquired one which stored in wardrobe together with my other uniforms in same condition. I put some desiccant in the wardrobe. Strangely there's no oxidation taken place on my other tunics or other bullion insignia. I have no idea why this one has started oxidizing?

As you can see pics below, this WSS Gebirgsjäger Untersturmführer M42 tunic was bought earlier than the panzer tunic, but no oxidation happened.

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**BenVK** · 02-07-2019, 11:33 PM

Any product that you have to wipe, rub or brush on will damage it even more and wax is going to look horrible rubbed onto embroidery.

That's why I'm suggesting a spray instead.
WD40 will definitely prevent more corrosion but it leaves a sticky residue and smells bad. So I searched for an alternative and found this product that looks interesting.

http://www.gibbsbrand.info/home.html

"leaves no sticky dirt attracting residue"

"Contains no Silicones, Waxes, Acids, Corrosives, Teflon, Graphite, Abrasives, Arsenic, Kerosene, Perfumes,Carcinogens or Synthetics."

**BenVK** · 02-07-2019, 11:59 PM

Hi yun, we posted at the same time.
Let me address some of your questions.

The alloy used to make the threads on this particular tab is reacting badly to the atmosphere where you live and for some reason, much more than the insignia on your other tunics.

Does the weather get very humid where you live?

Moisture is the main cause of corrosion. Certain PH levels can also speed the process but that's a much more complicated subject.

You should do something about this problem because that amount of corrosion in just one year is not good at all.

**richthofen_117** · 02-08-2019, 02:01 AM

Originally posted by BenVK View Post

Hi yun, we posted at the same time.
Let me address some of your questions.

The alloy used to make the threads on this particular tab is reacting badly to the atmosphere where you live and for some reason, much more than the insignia on your other tunics.

Does the weather get very humid where you live?

Moisture is the main cause of corrosion. Certain PH levels can also speed the process but that's a much more complicated subject.

You should do something about this problem because that amount of corrosion in just one year is not good at all.

Hi Ben,

I'm living in China's eastern coastal area, it's hot and humid in summer. Perhaps it's one of the main causes of oxidation of this particular tab.

I also collect WW2 binoculars, there're more than 40 binoculars stored in my cabinet next to the uniform-wardrobe. I just checked my binoculars and found each of them are stored very well, there're no fungus nor foggy in the optics. This really makes me confused!

Anyway, I appreciate your good advice, I'll try the "Gibbs" you suggested, thank you!

Best regards,
Yun

**Schlange** · 02-08-2019, 02:31 AM

I personally would not put any chemical to a very delicate fabric.
IMO air dehumidifier is good solution. (Set on the 40 - 45% of moisture.)
If you live near the coast, always keep the window closed - the wind can very easily bring sea moisture with salt particles from the salt to the room.

Schlange

https://mojalbum.com/schlange88

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...d.php?t=916564

**BenVK** · 02-08-2019, 02:35 AM

No problem, I hope you can solve the problem.

You should try the Gibbs on something else first, a repro bullion tab maybe.

You should also consider buying a dehumidifier and maybe some zip lock storage bags for your uniforms into which you can place silica gel.

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