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PRESERVATION

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1,061 topics in this forum

  1. Carpet beetles

    By thecandyman0838,
    • 8 replies
    • 1.1k views

  2. Dust, mold, or spider eggs?

    By thecandyman0838,
    • 4 replies
    • 837 views

  3. Dumb Mistakes

    By Double_Canister,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views

  4. Alternatives to Whink?

    By Double_Canister,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.7k views

  5. Year-long storage conditions

    By Stillwell,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.2k views

  6. Glued Photographs

    By 12A54,
    • 3 replies
    • 1k views

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

    By avigo,
    • 3 replies
    • 1k views

  8. Paint on M1902 dress blue cap band

    By agate hunter,
    • 2 replies
    • 6.3k views

  9. preservation of battlefield pickup relic condition helmet

    By ptogi,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.4k views

  10. WW2 Double Buckle Boots Stuffed With Newspaper

    By huntssurplus,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.2k views

  11. Archival Display case

    By avigo,
    • 9 replies
    • 1.3k views

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

    By MattS,
    • 12 replies
    • 2k views

  13. Cheap 9x12 frames

    By avigo,
    • 14 replies
    • 1.3k views

  14. Paint around vent holes on USMC dress white cover

    By johnfwertz,
    • 1 reply
    • 895 views

  15. How to store collection while in college?

    By ww2guymandude,
    • 13 replies
    • 1.9k views

  16. Simple way to archival display paper items

    By avigo,
    • 13 replies
    • 1.9k views

  17. Lights Affect on Helmets and Other Militaria

    By huntssurplus,
    • 10 replies
    • 1.1k views

  18. The safest way to store/display flags?

    By avigo,
    • 9 replies
    • 1.7k views

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

    By ken88,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.5k views

  20. Displaying uniforms and avoiding sunlight fading

    By oakleaf777,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.3k views

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

    By ParanormalTrooper,
    • 7 replies
    • 913 views

  22. Correct Thread for USAAF Flight Jackets

    By 384thBG,
    • 0 replies
    • 845 views

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

    By AirMechanic,
    • 2 replies
    • 717 views

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

    By Waltz41,
    • 7 replies
    • 993 views

  25. Anyway to remove bad musty smell from paperwork and photos?

    By Ivydiv,
    • 11 replies
    • 7.9k views

  26. 1960's Photo Album

    By srossio,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.2k views

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

    By Catfishcraig,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.4k views

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

    By AirMechanic,
    • 8 replies
    • 1.1k views

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

    By northcoastaero,
    • 8 replies
    • 1.3k views

  30. Removing white silver dip residue from sterling items

    By Kropotkin,
    • 10 replies
    • 7.6k views

  31. Electrolysis Question

    By SDC,
    • 1 reply
    • 983 views

  32. Bullion discoloration - your experiences?

    By Bluehawk,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views

  33. How to store Bullion and other Patches Long Term

    By ryanduggerr,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.1k views

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

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

  35. Correct Cabinet wood?

    By Okie96,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views

  36. zipper for 1958 khaki shorts

    By flightmac,
    • 3 replies
    • 1k views

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

    By gih,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.1k views

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

    By Wedgehead30,
    • 28 replies
    • 3.6k views

  39. Tracking/Inventoring Ones's Collection

    By thorin6,
    • 8 replies
    • 8k views

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

    By DDay29,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.3k views

  41. Dawn dish soap. Gotta love it.

    By Jim Baker,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.5k views

  42. Storing metal insignia and badges

    By oakleaf777,
    • 10 replies
    • 2k views

  43. M-NU Emblem Refinisher

    By suwanneetrader,
    • 7 replies
    • 4.3k views

  44. Patch blankets, what to do?

    By skir,
    • 15 replies
    • 1.8k views

  45. Cleaning the green off buckles, and waxing canvas

    By NapeSticksToKids,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.4k views

  46. Ballistol

    By sundance,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.4k views

  47. AUDIO CASSETTE CONVERTER-My newest collection enhancement!

    By BEAST,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.1k views

  48. Anyone use Eastman for leather repair before?

    By Sparty On,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views

  49. Starch removal

    By lytec,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.1k views

  50. Advice on cloth inserts for wood display cases

    By DDay29,
    • 9 replies
    • 1.5k views
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