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#591889 02/11/2021 12:21 AM
by bls
bls
Would enjoy thoughts/ideas on how to clean up this frame, without making it super shiny and looking like a piece of chrome.
I was thinking some very light steel wool w.o. oil. It's a nice olde 1900 (or pre 1900) VL&D Francotte.
Thanks!

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#591893 Feb 11th a 12:34 AM
by Stanton Hillis
Stanton Hillis
I'd put it in an ultrasonic cleaner and thoroughly clean it first. Then make the decision on what's next, if anything. JMO.
SRH
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#591933 Feb 11th a 04:18 PM
by Joe Wood
Joe Wood
Before anything else I strongly suggest you put it in a sonic cleaner. I think you will be amazed at the results. And will not do any damage to the metal.
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#591917 Feb 11th a 11:59 AM
by Stanton Hillis
Stanton Hillis
Originally Posted by damascus
To start I would use a Stainless Steel cooking pan scourer with White Vinegar. Using a circular motion and not use to much pressure. Now you would think that the Stainless steel scourer would be very abrasive but quite the opposite it is quite soft steel and is far less abrasive than some wire wool's. Using this method it will be less likely to polish the action.

This is the version I use regularly. They won't even damage bluing when used properly.

https://www.big45metalcleaner.com
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