[CW] Restoring a 1943 Tin dataplate

[Joseph L Pontek Sr via CW]

I can't remember when they went to tin to save brass for the war 
effort.  I believe some were even painted
brass for effect and protection, so you maybe dealing with a coloured 
varnish, even.  You might try a lacquer
thinner to see if it is.

On 12/12/2014 8:14 PM, D.J.J. Ring, Jr. via CW wrote:
>
> Is the tag brass or steel?  If its steel, naval jelly applied with Q 
> tip and let sit for TWO minutes at a time will work. Rubber gloves are 
> needed and apply to area of rust.
>
> Less agressive is Bartenders Friend.
>
> Very gentle no scratch is Bon Ami.
>
> My trick is Amazing Pink a non toxic chemical from Maine.  We get it 
> in Hannifords grocery chsin headquartered in Maine.  It is the best 
> cleaner, degreaser, I have ever used.
>
> For rust on metal I use that or naval jelly which is heavy acid.
>
> David
>
> On Dec 12, 2014 9:03 PM, "stan levandowski via CW" <cw at mailman.qth.net 
> <mailto:cw at mailman.qth.net>> wrote:
>
>     Hi all.  I'm restoring an old Vibroplex and when I got to the tin
>     plate, I started with the least abrasive method (soap, water,
>     toothbrush) and progressively became more aggressive - vinegar and
>     water, Simple Green , Coca-Cola, Brasso,  and a metal polishing
>     paste.  Overall, it looks good except there is still the darkness
>     (dirt,rust?) in many places like inside letters and numbers.
>
>
>
>     Does anyone have any suggestions for further improvement?
>
>
>     73 and Season's Greetings,
>     Stan WB2LQF
>
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