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Removing Galvanised Coating From A Sword


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I’m after some advice on how I could possibly remove a galvanised coating form a sword.  We’ve inherited some Persian swords, a helmet and a shield from my in-laws.  For whatever reason, their predecessors had them galvanised by the look of it (the in laws account was they were taken somewhere and dipped to stop them rusting) - when you see the detail on the shield it was tantamount to a criminal act! I’d like to maybe start restoring them to their former glory, or at least make them look better if I can.  I’ve read about using mild acids or using a belt grinder, but my knowledge of metalwork is pretty minimal - if there is anyone in the PW collective with some advice or suggestions, I’d be very grateful.  I’m not expect-ting to make them mint, but better then they look at the moment would be nice.

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Has it actually been properly galvanised. It looks more like aerosol spray on cold galvanising whuch should come off with paint stripper and a brass brush. . Dont try and sand it off as you will ruin any collectors value. They look interesting, better quality than the tourist swords they used to sell.

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13 hours ago, morgan said:

Has it actually been properly galvanised. It looks more like aerosol spray on cold galvanising whuch should come off with paint stripper and a brass brush. . Dont try and sand it off as you will ruin any collectors value. They look interesting, better quality than the tourist swords they used to sell.

Thanks Morgan, all I know is I was told they ‘were taken to work and dipped in a tank’ - probably 50 years ago.  I’m most disappointed about the shield, you can see all of the intricate designs on it - what a crying shame.

 

 

Thanks for all the suggestions chaps - looks like weak acid is.  I may have a try on some wriggly tin first, just to see what happens.  Thanks again.

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On 11/11/2021 at 00:53, Jonty said:

Thanks Morgan, all I know is I was told they ‘were taken to work and dipped in a tank’ - probably 50 years ago.  I’m most disappointed about the shield, you can see all of the intricate designs on it - what a crying shame.

 

 

Thanks for all the suggestions chaps - looks like weak acid is.  I may have a try on some wriggly tin first, just to see what happens.  Thanks again.

Hello, that's about right on the Galv tanks, no elf and safety back then, crappy face mask and pint of milk, 🤔

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