Thread: A new box of tetnus

But, I am not supposed to touch that one .

That is what was said, however I don’t think that was the spirit. Some preservation is required. I think you should do some small but simple thing. Scraping off the active rust, maybe a light hand polish, and a waxing, would be all you need for now. I think sometimes if you do nothing you are adding to the issue. I think the spirit of what was said was more like don’t do a full restore.

Originally Posted by RezDog

That is what was said, however I don’t think that was the spirit. Some preservation is required. I think you should do some small but simple thing. Scraping off the active rust, maybe a light hand polish, and a waxing, would be all you need for now. I think sometimes if you do nothing you are adding to the issue. I think the spirit of what was said was more like don’t do a full restore.

Oh, I totally get that. I was just playing around. Last thing I want to do is let them continue to deteriorate so I don't ruin them.

I will scrape with a razor, then use some 3M with a rag, and I was planning on using food grade mineral oil. But you mentioned wax, which is new to me. Is there a wax I should use rather than the mineral oil?

I use conservators wax from Lee Valley, many use renaissance or ren wax. I don’t always wax though, I often use VCI paper for stuff that I and storing, and VCI emitters in my displays.