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    Posted 9 years ago

    augmentor
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    found yard saleing this weekend, can tell the whole thing had water damage. the pieces are brass and something galvanized? white oxidation? what metal?

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    1. racer4four racer4four, 9 years ago
      Heavy? Magnetic?

      If neither, I think aluminium. If so, ferrous, nickel plated.
    2. augmentor, 9 years ago
      Neither magnetic, brass pawn 1.1 oz and the other 1 oz. the oxidized on is actually just a little larger, but seems too heavy for aluminum. the question is? should i attempt to clean the oxidized ones?
    3. racer4four racer4four, 9 years ago
      Try on the base of one and see how it goes. I think some removal of the oxidation would improve without destroying the sense of age.
      A great set even with the water damage.

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