Patina preservation suggestions

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I have quite a few common Model A and Model T wrenches, pliers, and such that have sentimental value. I plan to display them in our unheated Pretty Good Garage. I’m looking for suggestions for preserving their patina.

Sending a thank you in advance,
Tom in Taylor Mill, KY 41015

2

Well, you could go through the trouble of rubbing them lightly with 0000 steel wool and then waxing them, but I’d just spray them lightly with WD-40 and wipe off the excess. That should work fine if you are simply hanging them. Reapply as necessary.

3

Thanks kindly. I think I’ll go with the steel wool, then the WD 40.

4

I use drain oil instead of WD-40. It seems to last longer.

5

Good idea that makes sense. I still have a handful of odd old wrenches to try the used oil strategy on. Lord knows I have plenty of used oil that looks like India ink.

Thanks kindly for the tip.

Tom in Taylor Mill, KY 41015