Cleaning > MetalJuly 21, 2007

Cleaning Antique Metal Fighting Hands

I bought some ancient, as in really old, metal fighting gloves. When I received them they are covered with rust. I cleaned them with paper towels, then used olive oil. There must be something better to clean and preserve. I had to scrub the rust off my hands. I didn't want to wash the metal because I thought it might hurt them. I've attached a picture.

T Lehew from Dallas, TX

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08/02/2007

Those ARE some scary looking gloves! What about using a dab of some 3 in 1 oil and rubbing it in with a soft cloth?

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07/28/2007

Call a museum and talk to the curator. I'm sure he'll refer you if he cannot answer your questions.

I think they're really a neat peice of history.

By CAROL (Guest Post) 07/26/2007

iNTERESTING, but creepy.

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07/26/2007

from watching antiques roadshow and others like it they always say leave the antique as it is. if you must get them cleaned i would take them to a reputable antique dealer and ask them.

By Ann (Guest Post) 07/26/2007

OK. Those are weird!

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07/22/2007

I have not tried this but a friend told me about this site see what you think. You have a great find. Good Luck!

http://antiqueautoranch.com/montana500/adrian/rust.html

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