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Sir Wolf

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degalvinizing mail
« on: 2013-05-18, 15:54:47 »
this is going to be a new project.
i have a roman hamata that is all shiny with galvanization.

Tonight i am going to buy some white vinegar and try this method. I will be posting pictures of the different steps during the process.
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Re: degalvinizing mail
« Reply #1 on: 2013-05-18, 21:20:53 »
PICS OR BAN! :D
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Re: degalvinizing mail
« Reply #2 on: 2013-05-19, 01:43:35 »
I did that for my hauberk a few years ago, Sir Wolf. It does work, but watch out for the fumes. And the slime that was left over.... Also, mine flash rusted, so I immediately oiled it after.
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Re: degalvinizing mail
« Reply #3 on: 2013-05-20, 20:47:58 »
I have a bright hauberk as well that I've been thinking about doing the same...but I really like the fact that I don't have to do any maintenance w/it- it just sits in bag inside of a box until I need it again.  Having to oil it constantly to avoid the rust, while period, would really be inconvenient for me.  lol
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Re: degalvinizing mail
« Reply #4 on: 2013-05-20, 21:49:39 »
pics so i'm not banned. this is the before
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Re: degalvinizing mail
« Reply #5 on: 2013-05-20, 22:11:08 »
totally digging the maille tank top :)  lol
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Re: degalvinizing mail
« Reply #6 on: 2013-05-21, 13:00:31 »
lol @ so i'm not banned

Hey, you started that.
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Re: degalvinizing mail
« Reply #7 on: 2013-05-21, 16:25:49 »
Quote from: Ian on 2013-05-20, 22:11:08
totally digging the maille tank top :)  lol

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Re: degalvinizing mail
« Reply #8 on: 2013-05-22, 14:35:10 »
Sir James...actually posted a Justin Timberlake video about bringing sexy back?  lol

Sir Wolf, what's that other maille for?
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Re: degalvinizing mail
« Reply #9 on: 2013-05-22, 15:59:17 »
Quote from: Sir William on 2013-05-22, 14:35:10
Sir James...actually posted a Justin Timberlake video about bringing sexy back?  lol

It's for Sir Wolf's sexy sleeveless shirt. I bet he won't even wear an undershirt, and leaves it like a mesh top.
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Re: degalvinizing mail
« Reply #10 on: 2013-05-22, 16:24:16 »
its a mail doubler. it goes over the shoulders and attaches in the front.
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Re: degalvinizing mail
« Reply #11 on: 2013-05-22, 17:51:22 »
Doubler, as in extra protection?  That's cool...probably makes for a really good look, too. 
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Re: degalvinizing mail
« Reply #12 on: 2013-05-22, 19:50:59 »
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Re: degalvinizing mail
« Reply #13 on: 2013-05-22, 20:27:13 »
Cool; that also answers why its sleeveless.
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Re: degalvinizing mail
« Reply #14 on: 2013-05-22, 22:59:58 »
Quote from: Sir Wolf on 2013-05-22, 16:24:16
its a mail doubler. it goes over the shoulders and attaches in the front.

Stop trying to justify your mesh maille tank top with historical precedent.  We're not buying it.  :)
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