Well there is still lot of work to be done as me and my Dad are going to fill in the top and bottom cracks. Then I plan on trying to make the case come back to life. Tape has really removed lots of dust and such but still need to spend more time on it. Here are some before and after cleanings, still need to polish it believe it or not
The cleaning method was I first gave it a bath in some hot water with some dish soap and scrubbed with a tooth brush, in all honesty didn't do much at all. However the nice soaking in boiling vinegar for about 3-4 minutes did!! Stunk up the kitchen so make sure to ventilate!!! But that is what really got the grime and muck off the metal.
I still can't believe how nice it looks and I still have not polished it . Once we fix the cracks and I polish again the next plan is to have her dipped in gold. I will post more pictures once she is finished.
The cleaning method was I first gave it a bath in some hot water with some dish soap and scrubbed with a tooth brush, in all honesty didn't do much at all. However the nice soaking in boiling vinegar for about 3-4 minutes did!! Stunk up the kitchen so make sure to ventilate!!! But that is what really got the grime and muck off the metal.
I still can't believe how nice it looks and I still have not polished it . Once we fix the cracks and I polish again the next plan is to have her dipped in gold. I will post more pictures once she is finished.