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06-16-2009, 02:49 PM #1
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06-16-2009, 04:51 PM #2
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It's not tarnish, it's patina
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06-17-2009, 05:00 AM #3
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It's copper, it lasts "forever" during use without corroding. Think of all those copper domes on cathedrals, copper roofs, copper pipes, copper rivets on old Levis.
Originally Posted by Zen
It's not tarnish, it's patina
It does develop a patina, which to a certain extent protects the metal underneath. That's what it's supposed to do, and how it's supposed to look.
Your saddle is beautiful and perfect!
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06-17-2009, 05:19 AM #4
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Which model is this? Some are made to look "vintage". Did you call Brooks? I'm sure they would be happy to help, if this is a flaw/or can be cleaned.
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06-17-2009, 05:22 AM #5
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Wouldn't riding itself polish it? Originally Posted by aicabsolut
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06-17-2009, 05:26 AM #6
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Only if she wore her sandpaper shorts Originally Posted by Trek420
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08-20-2010, 10:53 AM #7
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It is important though!
I just had the same problem on my B17 special. I hear all those comments about the patina, but I chose a black saddle with copper rivets because I loved the contrast.
Luckily I remembered an old tip from QI - HP (brown) Sauce. Just tried it and it works. I used a tiny amount to avoid getting any on the leather which I've just proofided, the couple of rivets I just did look as fresh as new! Sorry if this is a Brit recommending a Brit condiment as advised on a Brit TV show - but they're Brit saddles after all!
Good luck with it.
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08-20-2010, 01:03 PM #8
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Copper rusts... At my home, copper things are cleaned with half a lime, dipped in salt (the salt scrubs, I guess). The common element in several of the solutions suggested is some acidity: vinegar, brown sauce. You can also use muriatic acid and other things.
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08-20-2010, 07:34 PM #9
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maybe you can learn to think of it as "character"? I don't have age spots or freckels, my skin has lots of character.
marni
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