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Unread 11-07-2011, 06:39 PM   #8
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Originally Posted by steadyshot View Post
I want to try and clean it up a bit.
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Don't try to 'clean' the brown off...It's patina; what bluing turns into after 60+ years...

I use a copper bristled brush to 'clean' the loose flakes of 'stuff' off, and then I use [insert your favorite cleaner here] to clean the surface...After that, a thin coat of whatever oil I have laying around...
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