New barong from epray

Lee · 14th August 2012, 11:05 PM

Shellac will quickly dissolve in ordinary rubbing alcohol (70% isopropyl). So you could cautiously try a bit of that; if it does not dissolve it, then it is likely lacquer or another modern coating that will require a more powerful solvent.

Sajen · 16th August 2012, 04:52 PM

Thank you all for your inputs, when I have received it I will try at first to clean it with isopropyl carefully at some points to see how it works. Will keep you updated.

Sajen · 11th March 2018, 07:08 PM

I've now can post first pictures of my restore work!

I was able to remove most of the coating with acetone, no other solution want to work. I've fixed carefully the opened scabbard and started to polish the blade, one side is nearly finished with 180 grit and show already a hardened edge. The handle ferrule is worked from white brass. Here some pictures.

Battara · 11th March 2018, 08:40 PM

Nice work dude!

Sajen · 11th March 2018, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Battara

Nice work dude!

Thank you bro!

carlos · 12th March 2018, 09:02 AM

Congratulations!!! Very ince work!!!

Sajen · 12th March 2018, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by carlos

Congratulations!!! Very ince work!!!

Thank you mate!

kai · 12th March 2018, 07:39 PM

Hello Detlef,

Nice barung - I'm looking forward to the etch!

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I was able to remove most of the coating with acetone, no other solution want to work.

Just to confirm: I guess you did not tried Wouter's suggestion for paint remover?

BTW, the scabbard tip is made from horn?

Regards,
Kai

Sajen · 12th March 2018, 07:55 PM

Hello Kai,
thank you!

No, I don't try paint remover! And yes, scabbard tip is from horn.

Regards,
Detlef

Rick · 12th March 2018, 11:47 PM

Six years between your first post and your latest!
Did you misplace it for some time; or do you have a backlog of restorations to do that is that big??

Sajen · 13th March 2018, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Rick

Six years between your first post and your latest!
Did you misplace it for some time; or do you have a backlog of restorations to do that is that big??

Hello Rick,

yes, I've noticed the same.

By this you can see how fast the time went.

It's the latter, there are a lot of pieces which need still care before I am happy with them.

Blade polish is the hardest job which I don't like really. And some things need the correct way to get finished, so I've tried many different solutions for removing the coating from the handle and scabbard, benzine, alcohol and some other before I tried acetone. Time is another problem when you working. An ideal would be to have all items in such a good condition like this other barong: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ghlight=barong or this dao: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ghlight=kachin But sadly there are a lot of items which can need similar care. But I think every collector know this problem!

Regards,
Detlef

11th March 2018, 07:08 PM	#3
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,272	I've now can post first pictures of my restore work! I was able to remove most of the coating with acetone, no other solution want to work. I've fixed carefully the opened scabbard and started to polish the blade, one side is nearly finished with 180 grit and show already a hardened edge. The handle ferrule is worked from white brass. Here some pictures. Attached Images

14th August 2012, 11:05 PM	#1
Lee EAAF Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Upstate New York, USA Posts: 940	Shellac will quickly dissolve in ordinary rubbing alcohol (70% isopropyl). So you could cautiously try a bit of that; if it does not dissolve it, then it is likely lacquer or another modern coating that will require a more powerful solvent.

16th August 2012, 04:52 PM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,272	Thank you all for your inputs, when I have received it I will try at first to clean it with isopropyl carefully at some points to see how it works. Will keep you updated.

11th March 2018, 08:40 PM	#4
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,308	Nice work dude!

12th March 2018, 09:02 AM	#6
carlos Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 755	Congratulations!!! Very ince work!!!

12th March 2018, 07:55 PM	#9
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,272	Hello Kai, thank you! No, I don't try paint remover! And yes, scabbard tip is from horn. Regards, Detlef

12th March 2018, 11:47 PM	#10
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,347	Six years between your first post and your latest! Did you misplace it for some time; or do you have a backlog of restorations to do that is that big??