Re: [MV] Cleaning

From: David Little (tenthmountain@uswest.net)
Date: Sun Nov 05 2000 - 12:08:32 PST


Be careful - Never-Dull can remove the paint from painted surfaces (like a Data
Plate!)

Sparky wrote:

> Hi I can only suggest a product called never dull for doing the metal
> parts. It is cotton impregnated with chemical. and you use a small portion
> of it from the can and with lots of elbow grease you polish the affected
> part.
>
> As for the Fabric, I found in a copy of Henley's twentieth century formulas
> processes and trade secrets. (1937 edition) Up to date eh?
> On page 193 it has a formula for cleaning rust spot remover for fabric. It is
> as follows:
> Dissolve Potassium bioxalate 200 parts in distilled water, 8,800 parts; add
> glycerine, 1000 parts, and filter. To use: moisten the rust or ink spots
> with the solution let lie for 3 hr. rubbing the moistened spot frequently,
> and then wash well with water.
>
> You might have to test this on some old fabric if you have any. I have not
> used this formula and cannot vouch for it's usefulness. Just a thought. If
> the fabric is almost trashed what have you to loose? Let me know if it works
>
> Craig Parkinson
> M38 CDN
> Septa 19 1952
> 5231847
>
> Stephen Flynn wrote:
>
> > What are some good tips on cleaning clasp,snaps,buckles or plain metal
> > on webbing or canvas? How do you clean a the surrounding material? Would
> > like to renew such items that are rusty and have bleed on material.
> >
> > Steve
> > WC51
> >
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