Subject: Removing sealer from bronze--addendum
In Conservation DistList Instance: 21:28 Friday, October 26, 2007 I wrote >We are asked to treat archeological bronze items which were covered >in the past by Water Base Sealer OD (with inhibitors). In order to >proceed with cleaning them the sealer must be removed. Please advise >us what materials can be used to remove the sealer. Some additional information--this is all that is written on the label: "SN Sculpt Noveau - Ron Young Water Base Sealer OD with inhibitors Use over Bronze, Brass, Copper or the Metal Coatings as a protective coating. Ready to use. Matte finish. Water Base Clear Sealer. Does not contain Acid, Shake Well Wear Gloves, goggles, and Protective Clothing Provide Suitable Ventilation, Do Not Ingest Distributed by: The Complete Sculptor 800-9-SCULPT 212-243-6074 <URL:http://www.sculpt.com> Do not Freeze 08811C 32 OZ Which material can be used to remove this sealer? Mordi Arts and Crafts Center *** Conservation DistList Instance 21:29 Distributed: Sunday, November 4, 2007 Message Id: cdl-21-29-020 ***Received on Tuesday, 30 October, 2007