Restoring WWII Lighter

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>>1231832
don't you fucking dare take anything to that patina. Oil it up and get it running again, but for the love of god and the memory of those who fought for the (((allies))) DO NOT clean that surface up. just free up any cooroded mechanisms.

>>1231900
this

oil or wax to preserve the patina, use it

dont be a faggot OP

>>1231832
Those old trench lighters are beautiful, i used to have a swiss one but since i stoped smoking im pretty sure its in a box somewhere.

>>1231832
At most just give it a nice soft cleaning and oiling. Restoring this stuff is THE number one way to destroy literally all value it has other than being metal and possibly working.

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>>1231832
Try ultrasonic cleaning chamber filled with alcohol. pic related.

Would electrolysis remove the patina?

Alright so leaving the patina seems to be the consensus, what kind of oil and/or wax should be used to preserve it and keep it from getting any rustier?

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>>1232102
Forgot pic, fuck

>>1232102
Pretty much any oil will do; gun oil seems like the obvious choice for me. If you use it or carry it regularly, oil it regularly as your pants pcoket will wipe off the oil continuously.