Tips 'N Tidbits

Protecting & Repairing Steel & Iron Collectibles
Items made from steel, as well as those made from iron, will rust when exposed to damp conditions.  To protect your steel and iron collectibles, keep them away from areas that are highly humid and from areas of dampness.  It is possible to clean and stabilize rusting metal, but if the piece has been severely damaged from rust, it can usually only be disguised by filling and painting.  This "disguise" will normally decrease the value of the piece.