How would you go about restoring something like this? Looks like

>>1045568
If it was painted on, which I doubt, you would have to repaint it. If it's a decal, which is the most likely, then you'd have to replace the decal. Either way you will ruin the collector value and probably fuck it up worse than it already is.

>>1045582
Part of the value of old things is looking old.
Looks perfect the way it is.

>>1045582
yep

>>1045568
dont, thats perfect and sought after patina

>>1045568
try vinegar - i'm amazed at how well that gets rust off.
shouldn't bother the paint, dont' scrub with something abrasive. you shouldn't need to. just soak it for an hour or two.

>>1045568
rub off loose rust with a cloth, paint on rust inhibitor to affected areas with a small paint brush, then using a clean cloth wipe on some clear wax polish to seal against further rust action, remember to buff off the excess wax with a soft cloth.

I used to work in an antiques shop.

>>1047344
BTW if the rust is pretty light like in the picture then after rubbing off the loose rust you can go straight to the waxing part without using an inhibitor.

>>1045568

Don't be a dumbass

it isn't worth restoring and it is in pretty good condition anyway.

Beer can collectors often use oxalic acid to remove rust from old cans.

Nhs