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Re: Need Some Preservation Advice

Sun Dec 11, 2016 11:09 am

Whatever you do, don't put varnish on them.

Re: Need Some Preservation Advice

Sun Dec 11, 2016 3:50 pm

They certainly are irreplaceable :)
Thanks for the advice guys anything helps!

Re: Need Some Preservation Advice

Fri Dec 16, 2016 9:30 am

IIRC the Smithsonian uses a special microcristalline wax on the airplanes that seals the metal from the atmosphere. I highly recommend Robert Mikesh's book "Restoring Museum Aircraft."
You may also contact the Udvar Hazy team directly if a good internet search doesn't turn anything up.
I'm sure everyone here would be interested in what you find out so please check back and share.
-Robert

Re: Need Some Preservation Advice

Sun Dec 18, 2016 7:19 pm

What about the bare metal (or just alodined) parts, same stuff or use something else?
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