How to get rid of discolored protective waxy(?)layer on keris blades?

[Green]

Alan;

I'll give it a try with the hot water and detergent first but I doubt it will come off.

I may go with methelated spirit if that don't work out .

[GIO]

you can try with Nitro solvent.

[milandro]

I have had 3 times lacquered krises in my possession and I have had great results with boiling water. In fact I boiled the whole kris (blade alone obviously!) in salty water (it increases the boiling point temperature). It takes only few minutes and you see small bubbles forming under the lacquer. A soft brush (old toothbrush) removes the lacquer.


I spoke about this in a thread I created


http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=28617

[Green]

Many thanks for this Milandro.
I will try this (same as Alan's suggestion) . Failing which I'll try the chemicals next.

And thanks for the link too.