Tom.Delahoyde Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 As many of you know I have a Brodie Mk.1* in some form of Parliamentary defence markings (as of yet I am still trying to find out what they are/mean as I cannot find any traces of these markings, see my forum post about it for more info) . Should I try and remove some of the rust? I have read some methods online but I am unsure whether I should and which is recommended by those with experience. I am unsure whether this could backfire and remove the little bits of paint and the markings. Many thanks, Tom I seem to be the only person posting recently 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leon21 Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 Hi Tom, if the rust is flaking off then you could give it a light rub with fine wire wool just to remove any loose bits, then apply a bit of bees wax and buff it up with a cloth. Others might tell you to leave it alone its about stopping it getting any worse. but its really up to you what you want to do. the bees wax is what restorers use on wood and rusty metal. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom.Delahoyde Posted August 3, 2018 Author Share Posted August 3, 2018 Thank Leon, I removed the liner and gave the helmet a soak in warm soapy water and gave it a scrub with a sponge and a toothbrush. The surface seems surprisingly smooth now, yet rusty (not flakey, it has formed a smooth layer). I’m not sure if my eyes were deceiving me but it did seem I was revealing some patches of paint. But yeah I think I will leave as is and preserve it. Many Thanks, Tom 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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