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hi kevin
are there any tips in the back of K&K for cleaning whitemetal and gilt badges? BC |
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BC,
The method for cleaning gilt is as for bullion, but make sure to rinse thoroughly and to remove all traces of ammonia. For white metal I just use a standard silver cleaning solution applied by sponge and washed off in warm water, dried and lightly buffed. After cleaning I seal my metal badges with a micro-crystalline wax, as used by sword collectors etc., to keep from oxidising and reduce frequency of cleaning. Hwyl, Kevin |
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thanks kevin
will give it a go BC |
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There is another (old) method ,that may be of some help? ( I have the ingredients ,but as yet ,have not tried it ! )
From 'Dress Regulations 1900.' Under 'Care & Preservation of Uniform'..... for slightly tarnished Gold Trimmings & Lace. "...... can be cleaned with a mixture of Cream of Tartar and dry bread rubbed up fine, applied in a dry state, and brushed lightly with a clean dry brush." Good Luck ! Cheers ! Steve Last edited by dragonz18; 10-03-08 at 09:28 AM. |
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Cleaning Bullion Badges
As for cleaning bullion badges try this one out!
My dad when he cleaned his crest with dried out toast! He swears by it! |
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Not to be advised unless the article is fairly modern and in good condition,but I bought a bullion Lancastrian Brigade officers cap badge some time ago which looked faded, a gentle brush with a soft bristle silver brush removed a lot of old dust etc and the badge " came to life", but I have to agree that any heavy cleaning is to be avoided.
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