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Treatment; 23 Jul 2002; Clean to remove dirt and tarnish.; Metals

Reason: Permanent Exhibition
Description: The dirt and dust was removed using cotton swabs of Industrial methylated spirits (ethanol,methanol). Any overpaint was also removed in the same way to reveal the original surface. Any tarnish was removed with cotton swabs of IMS or Duraglit metal polish (cotton wadding,white spirit,ammonium soap,china clay,Newburgh chalk). The residues of the Duraglit were removed using IMS and white spirit. The tip was filled with Modostuc and painted with acrylic paint.
Details: Treatment