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Treatment; 05 Oct 2015; Remove white/green corrosion spot from edge.; Metals

Reason: Storage
Description: Swabbed all over with Acetone (propan-1-one/dimethyl ketone) to remove grease from handling. This slightly decreased the definition and colour of the finger prints but they have etched in slightly and would have to eb polished out, affecting the finish. This also softened and removed some of the corrosion. The rest was removed manually, leaving a slightly lighter scar, with some loss of finish.
Details: Treatment