How Can I Maintain the Patina

[romeo-1]

I recently found this belt plate and I would like to clean it but I don't want to lose the patina. So far all I have done is dry wipe it to remove the surface dirt. Is there a method for this?

Incidentally, I am told that it can be safely straightened...anyone know someone who does this professionally? Thanks.

 

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[panthr]

I recently found this belt plate and I would like to clean it but I don't want to lose the patina. So far all I have done is dry wipe it to remove the surface dirt. Is there a method for this?

Incidentally, I am told that it can be safely straightened...anyone know someone who does this professionally? Thanks.

I would just run it unde water... maybe use a stencil brush.

 

[romeo-1]

I recently found this belt plate and I would like to clean it but I don't want to lose the patina. So far all I have done is dry wipe it to remove the surface dirt. Is there a method for this?

Incidentally, I am told that it can be safely straightened...anyone know someone who does this professionally? Thanks.

I would just run it unde water... maybe use a stencil brush.

I have been told that water is about the worse thing I could do to preserve the patina...without the patina to add contrast there would be no detail...

 

[BuckleBoy]

Do NOT use water on that plate. That can only end Badly.

In terms of straightening, Roland at Hallowed Ground Restorations is one of the Best! There are examples of his work on the americanrelichunters forum at the following link. You should call ahead and see how backed-up he is, and be prepared to send photos if you would like a price quote:

http://www.americanrelichunters.com/cgi-bin/repairs/webbbs_config.pl


(There are several pages of before/after shots of work he has done. Should give you a good idea.)

The first pair of links here is one of the most incredible restorations I've Ever seen:

Before:

http://www.americanrelichunters.com/cgi-bin/repairs/webbbs_config.pl/read/1037

After:

http://www.americanrelichunters.com/cgi-bin/repairs/webbbs_config.pl/read/1036

Before:

http://www.americanrelichunters.com/cgi-bin/repairs/webbbs_config.pl/read/1048

After:

http://www.americanrelichunters.com/cgi-bin/repairs/webbbs_config.pl/read/1063


http://www.americanrelichunters.com/cgi-bin/repairs/webbbs_config.pl/read/984


Best Wishes,



Buckleboy