[meteorite-list] I'm Baaaaack... :)

From: MexicoDoug <mexicodoug_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:35:51 -0500 (EST)
Message-ID: <8CEA2CF7B68E1CF-12A8-BA2A0_at_webmail-m040.sysops.aol.com>

Hi Gary, What a great example you are and welcome back, you're a great
fighter and I hope you're kicking butt!

Jim's is one point of view and I understand most do something like
that. But keep in mind that absolutely nothing beat a re-etch. If the
meteorite has oxidized somewhat, you will have on a microscopic level
pitting that is catalytic to more oxidation and you no longer have a
good surface - it's gone like a pristine magnetic recording on a warped
record.

I feel the better answer is not to try top cut corners by loading more
foreign chemicals. Why not just buff and polish it, rinse/dry a few
cycles in distilled water, and buy some nitric acid and etch it
yourself. Really, when it comes to work, The FRAM man has the answer:

"You can pay me (a little) now, or pay me (a lot) later".

And I know you're not afraid to roll up your sleeves!

Here:
$12 Item number 981 V 2901
you can use straight
from here:

http://wardsci.com/product.asp_Q_pn_E_IG0015411


Kindest wsihes
Doufg







-----Original Message-----
From: Jimski47 <Jimski47 at aol.com>
To: gary <gary at webbers.com>; meteorite-list
<meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>
Sent: Mon, Jan 16, 2012 6:36 pm
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] I'm Baaaaack... :)


Hi Gary,

I use a product called "Bar Keepers Friend" to freshen up my etched
irons.
It comes in a powder and liquid form. Get the powder one. You can find
it
in the cleanser isle of most grocery stores or Walmart. Wet the etched
surface with warm water then mix the Bar Keepers Friend into a paste,
then
gently apply it to your etched surface. I use my finger to rub it
gently for
about 2 minutes. Then rinse with water, then soak in alcohol, then dry
in an
oven, then soak in ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid), wipe dry and
your
good to go.

Cheers,
Jim K

In a message dated 1/16/2012 5:16:20 P.M. Central Standard Time,
gary at webbers.com writes:
Though I've been away for some time in recuperation I am still alive
and
kicking and VERY grateful for this list's members for their help in my
hard times a few years ago. Getting well enough now to get back to my
collection and noticed a Gibeon slice has oxidized enough so the
etchings
have severely faded. Anyone know how to restore the etchings without
re-etching?

Also, I noticed a new trend in selling mets on eBay. Most are selling
for
Buy Now or Best Offer. What's up with the market?

Gary Foote
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