Restoration Of Antique Britains

[beating retreat]

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Originally Posted by beating retreat

I used Nitromors gel paint stripper and a good wash with warm soapy water, with antique Britains or other hollow cast figures I always use Milliput to block up the blow holes or any other holes that would allow the stripper inside the casting, yes it does come off when you wash the figure but works well until then.

John, have you ever given any thought to soldering the holes over? That way you don't have to worry about any water/stripper getting inside the figure. This has worked for me in the past. Just a thought.

Chuck

Hi Chuck Good point, but I wish I had the courage to solder, last time I did I was left with a blob of metal,since then Ive shied away from using solder again especially on other people figures

Regards John