Restoration techniques

reddog555

January 26, 2002 06:42

I have been collecting some of the WWII rifles, Arisakas, and would like to know to what extent they should be cleaned and restored without destroying the historical value of the item. If the metal parts have rust how to go about removing the rust without damaging the remaining blueing. The same for the woodparts, how to clean without removing the original patina that reflects the history and possibly the battlefield significance of the item.Some of the ones I like best look like they have been in someones attic since they brought it home from the war.Any suggestions or any references to reading materials would be appreciated.

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  drawn

  January 26, 2002 07:06

  For rust removal rubbing with tin foil works great! a trick I learned on this board.drawn

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  llib

  January 26, 2002 12:15

  I have used RB-17 and 0000 steel wool for a long number of years. It is made for this purpose and has always worked with no problems.

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  psgpowell

  January 26, 2002 17:35

  drawn- Would you be meaning aluminum foil? If not where do you find actual tin foil? TIA

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  drawn

  January 27, 2002 08:29

  Sorry Aluminum foil. Guess thats still stuck from the old days.

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