Some of the metal hardware after the acid treatment.
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The neck received a bit of the relic treatment as well.
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My customer performed some of the....ahem....'preliminary' relic work on the body with a hammer and a brick (!!). I picked up from there.
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The metal hardware was treated to a saltwater soak after the acid treatment. I leave the salt residue and oxidation on the surface until the final setup has been performed.