How to get rid of discolored protective waxy(?)layer on keris blades?

milandro · 5th September 2023, 02:52 PM

I have had 3 times lacquered krises in my possession and I have had great results with boiling water. In fact I boiled the whole kris (blade alone obviously!) in salty water (it increases the boiling point temperature). It takes only few minutes and you see small bubbles forming under the lacquer. A soft brush (old toothbrush) removes the lacquer.

I spoke about this in a thread I created

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=28617

Green · 6th September 2023, 03:36 PM

Many thanks for this Milandro.
I will try this (same as Alan's suggestion) . Failing which I'll try the chemicals next.

And thanks for the link too.

5th September 2023, 02:52 PM	#1
milandro Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Netherlands Posts: 497	I have had 3 times lacquered krises in my possession and I have had great results with boiling water. In fact I boiled the whole kris (blade alone obviously!) in salty water (it increases the boiling point temperature). It takes only few minutes and you see small bubbles forming under the lacquer. A soft brush (old toothbrush) removes the lacquer. I spoke about this in a thread I created http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=28617

6th September 2023, 03:36 PM	#2
Green Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Malaysia Posts: 323	Many thanks for this Milandro. I will try this (same as Alan's suggestion) . Failing which I'll try the chemicals next. And thanks for the link too.