Rencong out of the collection of Henri de Chauvigny de Blot, commissioner of Madura

Battara · 28th June 2011, 10:50 PM

Yes to take dirt off but not patina is difficult work!

Sajen · 29th June 2011, 07:55 PM

Nicely done!

Regards,

Detlef

Maurice · 29th June 2011, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Battara

Yes to take dirt off but not patina is difficult work!

Jose, I think impossible to my piece, cause I only used water and a sponge....

or....

do you have any additional tips for maybe next time I end up in a similar situation?

Battara · 29th June 2011, 09:07 PM

For just the dirt soap and water is fine. Anything abrasive will take off the patina.

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28th June 2011, 10:50 PM	#1
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,421	Yes to take dirt off but not patina is difficult work!

29th June 2011, 07:55 PM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,788	Nicely done! Regards, Detlef

29th June 2011, 09:07 PM	#4
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,421	For just the dirt soap and water is fine. Anything abrasive will take off the patina.