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PRESERVATION

Have a great preservation / conservation idea or need advice on preservation / conservation? If so, then this is the place. So, go ahead and step inside!

  1. Firearms Storage

    skautdog,
    • 13 replies
    • 8.4k views
    The Rooster
    The Rooster

  2. Sharpie removal....

    doyler,
    • 8 replies
    • 7.8k views
    doyler
    doyler

  3. How to blacken brass?

    Double_Canister,
    • 12 replies
    • 12.4k views
    Keith
    Keith

  4. Reviving a rusted M1 Garand PAL bayonet

    Bob Hudson,
    • 1 reply
    • 7.1k views
    hink441
    hink441

  5. Removing stickers from medals cases

    Bob Hudson,
    • 1 reply
    • 7.1k views
    ajbUSWM
    ajbUSWM

  6. Another question about rust

    avigo,
    • 10 replies
    • 8k views
    avigo
    avigo

  7. How to frame a wood sign?

    avigo,
    • 2 replies
    • 7.7k views
    Bluehawk
    Bluehawk

  8. How to remove label from paper

    Chap15,
    • 9 replies
    • 7.7k views
    Chap15
    Chap15

  9. Any Advice For Removing Old Label Adhesive From A WWII Leatherette Medal Box Lid?

    AirMechanic,
    • 5 replies
    • 8.1k views
    Bob Hudson
    Bob Hudson

  10. Rusted Buckle

    TheGrayGhost,
    • 7 replies
    • 8.1k views
    RememberThe5thESB
    RememberThe5thESB

  11. Removing Brass Oxidation In Peculiar Ways

    RememberThe5thESB,
    • 2 replies
    • 7.1k views
    RememberThe5thESB
    RememberThe5thESB

  12. STORAGE BAGS FOR UNIFORMS

    LIFER,
    • 7 replies
    • 9.9k views
    Gentleman1943
    Gentleman1943

  13. Rust on a unit marked WWII lid

    36thIDAlex,
    • 7 replies
    • 6.7k views
    917601
    917601

  14. Cleaning surface "grime" off Woolie Patches?

    Persian Gulf Command,
    • 4 replies
    • 7.8k views
    V42
    V42

  15. Treating rust on metal desk

    avigo,
    • 10 replies
    • 7.1k views
    917601
    917601

  16. Vents in vietnam spike proof boots

    cmjordan77,
    • 1 reply
    • 7.2k views
    V42
    V42

  17. M1 Helmet repaint

    airborneguy44,
    • 4 replies
    • 7.5k views
    Bugme
    Bugme

  18. Removing creases from paper posters

    Guest Mr.Maim,
    • 11 replies
    • 13k views
    Captainofthe7th
    Captainofthe7th

  19. alcohol on liners

    Okie96,
    • 3 replies
    • 6.9k views
    Okie96
    Okie96

  20. WWII Gurley compass with magnetized rear sight

    Guest oleake01,
    • 7 replies
    • 6.7k views
    Blacksmith
    Blacksmith

  21. Jerry Cans: How To Remove Residual Gas?

    AirMechanic,
    • 4 replies
    • 8.1k views
    Garandomatic
    Garandomatic

  22. How to rescue a disintegrating WWI Victory Medal ribbon?

    jpipes,
    • 16 replies
    • 3.8k views
    czardom
    czardom

  23. Frail helmet straps - need advice

    ken88,
    • 3 replies
    • 7k views
    tdogchristy90
    tdogchristy90

  24. Affordable ways to frame/display clothing/bags?

    avigo,
    • 6 replies
    • 7.7k views
    dhcoleterracina
    dhcoleterracina

  25. Clean or not clean?

    Bodes,
    • 5 replies
    • 7.8k views
    Dogsbody
    Dogsbody

  26. Johnson and Johnson 1945 Carlisle

    Hellcat50,
    • 0 replies
    • 6.1k views
    Hellcat50
    Hellcat50

  27. Damaged Paper Worth Saving

    338thRCT,
    • 4 replies
    • 6.2k views
    mikie
    mikie

  28. Chemical/vinegar smell from painted trench art

    avigo,
    • 5 replies
    • 6.6k views
    avigo
    avigo

  29. Re-form and conserve combination caps

    senhoragua,
    • 0 replies
    • 6.2k views
    senhoragua
    senhoragua

  30. Stains on a Khaki Shirt

    copper252,
    • 3 replies
    • 6.1k views
    kammo-man
    kammo-man

  31. Paint on M1902 dress blue cap band

    agate hunter,
    • 2 replies
    • 6.7k views
    agate hunter
    agate hunter

  32. Preservation of 45 clip pouches

    Guest kratz,
    • 6 replies
    • 6.4k views
    Guest
    Guest

  33. How to clean synthetic rubber?

    Bodes,
    • 5 replies
    • 6.9k views
    Bodes
    Bodes

  34. WW2 Plastic Canteen oxidation clean-off

    Keith,
    • 7 replies
    • 7.3k views
    doyler
    doyler

  35. Has anybody made their own display cases?

    avigo,
    • 1 reply
    • 5.6k views
    Tonomachi
    Tonomachi

  36. Archival, rigid sleeves for photos etc

    avigo,
    • 14 replies
    • 10.5k views
    avigo
    avigo

  37. USS Nicholas (DD-311) Life Ring - Display and Preservation

    JBaird,
    • 12 replies
    • 5.8k views
    JBaird
    JBaird

  38. M17 helmet with crayon on... :(

    kaszanka,
    • 8 replies
    • 8.3k views
    kaszanka
    kaszanka

  39. Grave Markers

    rosieres64,
    • 4 replies
    • 5.6k views
    rosieres64
    rosieres64

  40. question about Goof-off

    ken88,
    • 27 replies
    • 19.7k views
    IrishRebel77
    IrishRebel77

  41. Questions about creases in fabric/flags

    avigo,
    • 3 replies
    • 5.1k views
    Bluehawk
    Bluehawk

  42. WW2 German Stahlhelm

    Newland,
    • 13 replies
    • 5.9k views
    Bugme
    Bugme

  43. Life Raft Preservation/Display

    patrick_usmc,
    • 2 replies
    • 4.5k views
    pararaftanr2
    pararaftanr2

  44. Correct color for Vietnam War era m1 helmets.

    Heptonic48,
    • 7 replies
    • 8.2k views
    Guest
    Guest

  45. Any issues (humidity)with storing collectibles in brute totes

    avigo,
    • 9 replies
    • 4.8k views
    Heptonic48
    Heptonic48

  46. 1950s M1 helmet Shell Question

    MAJAVI,
    • 6 replies
    • 4.2k views
    Burning Hazard
    Burning Hazard

  47. Jump Boots - Preservation

    peppersteak122,
    • 6 replies
    • 4.4k views
    Kadet
    Kadet

  48. Restoration Project - Big Thanks to Wally76!

    TLHSS,
    • 18 replies
    • 4.5k views
    sgtdorango
    sgtdorango

  49. Buffered vs Unbuffered Archival Tissue Paper and a few other storage questions

    avigo,
    • 6 replies
    • 7.6k views
    Bluehawk
    Bluehawk

  50. Preserving and Organizing Posters

    Cobra 6 Actual,
    • 12 replies
    • 4.4k views
    Cobra 6 Actual
    Cobra 6 Actual

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