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Old 19th April 2010, 06:38 PM   #11
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Hello Detlef,

Very nice result! I see that there are several options. I'll just have to try ...

I have always been very hesitant in using acidic solutions for cleaning purpose on metal surfaces. Being a long-time firearms collector, I believed in the formula
iron/steel + acid = corrosion.

The keris that I intend to clean is -- except for several black rust spots -- a very nice dapur Parungsari in a grey/white condition with smooth edges and beautifully executed luk rengkol. All I want is to preserve it in this shape.

Regards,

Heinz
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