GUDMAR1975 Posted February 13 Any ideas on how to restore the dignity of this WWII E-tool? It is in great shape except for the shiny paint. Should I simply repaint it or attempt to strip the offending color before repaining? Do I treat the wood differently for the metal? I'm open to suggestions. Thanks. Sent from my SM-N920T using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheMariner Posted February 13 I would say it was a gag award or military award of some kind, appears there was a plaque or something glued onto it. Going to be tough to clean up and not really worth the time in my opinion but you could strip it all off if you really wanted! Please Remember the Following Service Members who have passed on! Manley S Webb- 1925-2006 US Navy WW2 James W Boutilier - 1921-1983 US Navy Seabees WW2 Russell W Haight - 1876-1953 Spanish American War, Cuban Pacification, Mexican Border War NYNG Lt Colonel William H Warren 1921-2014 USAF Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dan_the_hun84 Posted February 13 Use a gel-based stripper thats safe for wood (home depot) if you are inclined to do so. will cost more money than its worth- but if its a project you are after rather than an investment- will be simple to do Looking for WW2 Ike jackets and service coats for the 65th, 71st, 75th, 91st and 106th Infantry Divisons "Danko, What do you want out of this Army?!" "Me sir!" -PFC John Danko Jr, My Grandpa, hero and buddy. RIP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GUDMAR1975 Posted February 23 I agree. It was part of a presentation at one point. The glue residue probably held an inscription. It is not about the investment though, it is about History. Your advice is greatly appreciated. Semper Fi - Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
