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Picture of Allan Kangas
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Have an old hinged wristwatch case that is very rusty on the inside. What would be the best way to clean it enough to be able to read any lettering or numbering that may be found. The movement is also very rusty but the name Maurice Cattin can be clearly seen. Also marked as having 15 Jewels, 2 adjustment and Swiss. Thing is rusty. What's the first step? Kinda new at this.....


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Posts: 14 | Location: Bedford, Texas USA | Registered: August 27, 2005
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Picture of Lindell V. Riddle
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Hi Alan,

There have been suggestions made about using both alum and tea for rust removal.

Click these words:

"Find-Or-Search" for "Rust" in this forum.

See what you think,

Lindell

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Posts: 10553 | Location: Northeastern Ohio in the USA | Registered: November 19, 2002
Picture of Allan Kangas
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Thank you Lindell.

You can certainly tell I'm a noobie.


Allan


Aude sapere
 
Posts: 14 | Location: Bedford, Texas USA | Registered: August 27, 2005
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Alan,

This hobby is fascinating, we all learn something new every day.

We're pleased to have you with us my friend.

Lindell

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Posts: 10553 | Location: Northeastern Ohio in the USA | Registered: November 19, 2002
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