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Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2010 17:59:55 GMT
I just purchased a chainmail haubrek and got it today. It was coverd in a very thick coat of oil for protection(which I'm glad they did). The only question I have, is what is the best way to get the mail cleaned up enough to wear without it covering the rest of my kit and a thick layer of oil. I know that I will need to keep the mail lightly oiled when not in use to prevent rust. I just want to see if there is a good way to be able to remove the oil coating before using it.
I dont know if matters what type of mail it is but it is European Flat Ring Wedge Riveted with alternating solid and rivited rings (code 2)
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Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2010 18:19:47 GMT
cheapest: rubbing alcohol...but this removes everything (your mail will be unprotected, until a new coat of oil/ wax is applied)
dollar a bottle approx. and wipe it down a few times with a rag.
if you want to get a bit messier, I use gasoline / wd 40 woootzors! the smell is awesome
cleaning and protecting, at least for myself,
is alcohol -> nevrdull -> alcohol -> oil
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Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2010 18:24:56 GMT
Cool, thanks.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2010 19:37:12 GMT
Before you try wiping down the oil between all those links. Take your maille put it in a sack or pillowcase (old one that won't be used again), add 5lb of clay based cat litter. Shake rock and roll for a while. All the oil will be gone. You will notice a fine layer of clay dust and some litter caught in the maille. Take it outside and hit it several time with a broom stick (like beating a rug).
The easiest way to remove the dust is with a leaf blower. Failing that, just use a towel and lightly wipe it down.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 25, 2010 0:22:47 GMT
whoops. I wasn't 2 thorough on using gasoline. I usually take a old 5-gal plastic paint bucket and pour in what I want cleaned till it is submerged. Shake the stuff a bit and the gunk comes right off. I have only used this process on my mountain bikes after they have sat a while dirty garage. ^As for demonskull's method that also works. A variant of this for those of us with slanty eyes is to submerge and shake in a large bag of rice. The rice powder inside will stick and remove anything sticky / oily, -I only do this if I have sap from jackfruit on my hands. Problem: it is a waste of food! jk, cook it and feed it to the birds.
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