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<p>[QUOTE="KSW, post: 4155900, member: 8708"]I would give the very green area a little soak in vinegar and a gentle scrub with a toothbrush. Then when the worst is off I’d then soak the whole thing in white vinegar which will get into all the nooks and crannies. It may only need a very short soak (minutes) so watch it like a hawk as if you leave it in too long the metal sometimes goes a pinky colour. If you don’t tackle the very green part first you may have to leave it in the vinegar too long for the bits that don’t really need it if that makes sense. The vinegar should remove any hidden verdigris but will also brighten the metal. Then give it a good wash in liquid dish soap and dry well.</p><p>I’ve used the tin foil method and found it unreliable and not as effective as silver foam.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="KSW, post: 4155900, member: 8708"]I would give the very green area a little soak in vinegar and a gentle scrub with a toothbrush. Then when the worst is off I’d then soak the whole thing in white vinegar which will get into all the nooks and crannies. It may only need a very short soak (minutes) so watch it like a hawk as if you leave it in too long the metal sometimes goes a pinky colour. If you don’t tackle the very green part first you may have to leave it in the vinegar too long for the bits that don’t really need it if that makes sense. The vinegar should remove any hidden verdigris but will also brighten the metal. Then give it a good wash in liquid dish soap and dry well. I’ve used the tin foil method and found it unreliable and not as effective as silver foam.[/QUOTE]
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