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PRESERVATION

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1,061 topics in this forum

  1. Need a little advice for packs.

    By Iron1386,
    • 0 replies
    • 2.5k views

  2. Cleaning up sunglasses

    By Kropotkin,
    • 3 replies
    • 2.4k views

  3. Cleaning Mitchell Cover?

    By Heptonic48,
    • 11 replies
    • 2.5k views

  4. UV Protection

    By 12A54,
    • 3 replies
    • 2.4k views

  5. What to do with staples?

    By Dogsbody,
    • 10 replies
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  6. WWI USN Cap Tally

    By Owen,
    • 0 replies
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  7. 5th Marines 3rd Battalion Patch

    By abqpropguy,
    • 15 replies
    • 2.3k views

  8. Archival sleeve/sheets for military patches?

    By Jeeperz83,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.3k views

  9. Gasoline soaked VN parachute

    By Mr.Jerry,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.1k views

  10. preservation of battlefield pickup relic condition helmet

    By ptogi,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.4k views

  11. Elmer's Craft Bond spray adhesive (acid free)

    By tdogchristy90,
    • 0 replies
    • 876 views

  12. Advice on Storing/Displaying WWII Squadron Patches

    By Colonel Sanders,
    • 1 reply
    • 926 views

  13. Elemental fire/water protection for my historic documents.

    By DoubleEnvelopment,
    • 9 replies
    • 945 views

  14. Year-long storage conditions

    By Stillwell,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.2k views

  15. Carpet beetles

    By thecandyman0838,
    • 8 replies
    • 1.1k views

  16. Dust, mold, or spider eggs?

    By thecandyman0838,
    • 4 replies
    • 837 views

  17. Dumb Mistakes

    By Double_Canister,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views

  18. Alternatives to Whink?

    By Double_Canister,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.7k views

  19. Glued Photographs

    By 12A54,
    • 3 replies
    • 1k views

  20. Do I need anything better than unbuffered acid free mats?

    By avigo,
    • 3 replies
    • 1k views

  21. WW2 Double Buckle Boots Stuffed With Newspaper

    By huntssurplus,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.2k views

  22. Archival Display case

    By avigo,
    • 9 replies
    • 1.3k views

  23. Paint around vent holes on USMC dress white cover

    By johnfwertz,
    • 1 reply
    • 895 views

  24. Please don't try to bend an army officer's cap visor to prove it's a "crusher"!

    By MattS,
    • 12 replies
    • 2k views

  25. Cheap 9x12 frames

    By avigo,
    • 14 replies
    • 1.3k views

  26. How to store collection while in college?

    By ww2guymandude,
    • 13 replies
    • 1.9k views

  27. Simple way to archival display paper items

    By avigo,
    • 13 replies
    • 1.9k views

  28. Lights Affect on Helmets and Other Militaria

    By huntssurplus,
    • 10 replies
    • 1.1k views

  29. The safest way to store/display flags?

    By avigo,
    • 9 replies
    • 1.7k views

  30. Paint removal uncovers name on helmet liner - want to repaint

    By ken88,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.5k views

  31. 1960's Photo Album

    By srossio,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.2k views

  32. Help Removing Rust from an M1 helmet and liner

    By Catfishcraig,
    • 15 replies
    • 4k views

  33. Displaying uniforms and avoiding sunlight fading

    By oakleaf777,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.3k views

  34. Extremely moth eaten USN Jumper, what to do?

    By ParanormalTrooper,
    • 7 replies
    • 911 views

  35. Correct Thread for USAAF Flight Jackets

    By 384thBG,
    • 0 replies
    • 844 views

  36. Scanning your original photos - What settings do you use?

    By Waltz41,
    • 7 replies
    • 991 views

  37. Does Anyone Know How To Remove Masking Tape Adhesive From WWII Leather Gloves?

    By AirMechanic,
    • 2 replies
    • 716 views

  38. Help needed to fix male end of snap on WWII MKII leather sheath

    By Catfishcraig,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.4k views

  39. Best Solvent For Removing Old Tape Residue From Plastic Bayonet Grips?

    By AirMechanic,
    • 8 replies
    • 1.1k views

  40. How to properly remove adhesive left from paper covers on goggle lenses

    By northcoastaero,
    • 8 replies
    • 1.3k views

  41. My very UNscientific test of 3 Patch Cleaners 1 2

    By Wedgehead30,
    • 28 replies
    • 3.6k views

  42. Dawn dish soap. Gotta love it.

    By Jim Baker,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.5k views

  43. Electrolysis Question

    By SDC,
    • 1 reply
    • 982 views

  44. Bullion discoloration - your experiences?

    By Bluehawk,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views

  45. How to store Bullion and other Patches Long Term

    By ryanduggerr,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.1k views

  46. Have Black and White Service Photos You Want Colorized?

    By WWII Legacy Girl,
    • 16 replies
    • 1.8k views

  47. Correct Cabinet wood?

    By Okie96,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views

  48. zipper for 1958 khaki shorts

    By flightmac,
    • 3 replies
    • 1k views

  49. Thoughts on the type of batting to use for display cases

    By DDay29,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.3k views

  50. I AM RESTORING AN EARLY VIETNAM 1ST GENERATION SHIRT.........

    By gih,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.1k views
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