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Old 10-03-08, 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Bill A View Post
What are the methods for cleaning verdis gris?

And acetic acid - household vinegar works- tried and tested by myself several times. The problem is it will also remove the normal metal patina as well, so dipping is not a good idea unless the badge is a basket case anyway .
Last time I treated a patch by applying a droplet to the verdigris only with a kid's paintbrush - might have to dab it on a few times to stop it drying out time it's reacting. The just brush it off with an old toothbrush under running water.
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