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I have a potentially nice full coat of Indian riveted chain mail with most of its kapok padded liner intact . It is rusty but perfectly sound . I would like to both conserve it and enhance its appearance for display. Do any members have any tips ?
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Hi
Lovely item well done on acquiring this item Can you separate metal from the cloth liner if so dry ice blasting is perfect for removal of rust without destroying platina see below https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dry-ice_blasting regards Ken |
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no it would not be practicable to remove the liner , sadly |
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It is not badly rusted just overall light surface rust ... my aim is to stop further rust rather than to bring it back to shiny newness ...... any less drastic suggestions anyone ? |
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Hi Estcrh
No not used method on chain mail I have used on a set of French breastplates, the red rust came off leaving the metal behind rust free but platina intact, You have great control with the dry ice as it uses shock freeze to loosen the rust as well as abrasives. I was able to leave the leather straps on the breast plate and not damage them at all. The big benifit is no mess of sand or other abrasives as the carbon dioxide just sublimes away. Quiet expensive but I had contacts😀 Ken |
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