Lacquer or light oil?

[Tony MartyrParticipant @tonymartyr14488]

[Tony MartyrParticipant @tonymartyr14488]

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!

Tony

[Ian McVickersParticipant @ianmcvickers56553]

Renaissance wax polish would protect it.

[HollowpointParticipant @hollowpoint]

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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