I have an 1870 EK1 that has lost some paint, has some paint bbbling, and shows signs of slight rust on the exposed iron core.

I would like to keep the appearance the same as it is now. No touch up!!!

Would not a good heating with a hair dryer to make sure any moisture has been eliminated, followed by a few sealing coats of ren wax preserve the present look as well as stop any further deterioration???

What do you think??

Rod

Let me explain my question a little further.

I want to keep this little beauty EXACTLY as it is. I don't want to lose any of the remaining paint. NOOO restoration effort at all.

In the case of a 1st class EK the back of the core is sealed within the frames. And these frames are tight.

Sooo would not ren wax seal the core surface and the crease between the front of the frame and the front core? If the oxygen supply is cut off.. then no further oxidation????

I know Ren wax would clean some dirt off and give a dull shean, but that is ok with me.

This might be a no brainer but I would like comments.

I would really hate to make a mistake on this one.


Rod

I'm more into daggers but will give you my thoughts I would bake it at 250 degrees in the oven for 30 minutes to drive out all the moisture. That temperture is not high enough to damage the paint. Then tape the frames and spray the center with matt lacquer. While RenWax does coat and seal, the coating is very thin. I'm not sure it would seal permenently.

Vern.... good idea!

thanks

Rod