Lacquer or light oil?

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18 August 2019 at 10:52 #26781
Tony Martyr
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18 August 2019 at 10:52 #424824
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The local Museum is taking one of my model engines as a long term exhibit. It is a semi-rotary beam engine and much of it is in bronze and brass, painted and exposed. I am concerned about how the exposed steel parts should be prepared. The museum is fitted with dehumidifiers that run year round so I wonder if just a light oiling will be sufficient or if I should use some sort of more longterm preservative – any ideas welcome!

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18 August 2019 at 11:00 #424826
Ian McVickers
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Renaissance wax polish would protect it.
18 August 2019 at 11:14 #424830
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Posted by Ian McVickers on 18/08/2019 11:00:35:

Renaissance wax polish would protect it.

I agree. This is what the museums use themselves to protect all kinds of things. Even ancient artifacts. It's good stuff. 👍
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Lacquer or light oil?

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