04-10-2004, 09:00 PM
Andy,<br>
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Definately paint the inside black with a flat black oil base paint if it isn't black already. Use a brush to get around the straps and other do-dads if you have to.<br>
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I've experimented with a lot of different oils and compounds to try and keep my segmentata rust free. Know what I found works the best??? Vaseline. Yep...I actually walked around for a full day in a down pour last year at Roman days with my armour vaselined up and not one spec of rust. Now, in this case I left it on, because of the rain. Normally, I wipe it down before putting it on for an event. Then, when it goes back on the armour stand, it gets another coat of vaseline. The good thing is that the vaseline is safe on the steel, brass and leather. No corrosion build ups, nothing. It also won't dissipitate like some oils will.<br>
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To remove rust, scotch brite pads work very well (modern day pumice me thinks). And they preserve the satin finish on the metal.<br>
<br>
Good luck! <p>Magnus/Matt<br>
Legio XXX "Ulpia Victrix"<br>
Niagara Falls, Canada</p><i></i>
<br>
Definately paint the inside black with a flat black oil base paint if it isn't black already. Use a brush to get around the straps and other do-dads if you have to.<br>
<br>
I've experimented with a lot of different oils and compounds to try and keep my segmentata rust free. Know what I found works the best??? Vaseline. Yep...I actually walked around for a full day in a down pour last year at Roman days with my armour vaselined up and not one spec of rust. Now, in this case I left it on, because of the rain. Normally, I wipe it down before putting it on for an event. Then, when it goes back on the armour stand, it gets another coat of vaseline. The good thing is that the vaseline is safe on the steel, brass and leather. No corrosion build ups, nothing. It also won't dissipitate like some oils will.<br>
<br>
To remove rust, scotch brite pads work very well (modern day pumice me thinks). And they preserve the satin finish on the metal.<br>
<br>
Good luck! <p>Magnus/Matt<br>
Legio XXX "Ulpia Victrix"<br>
Niagara Falls, Canada</p><i></i>
