Removing Glue From Bronze

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  1. Christopher

    Christopher Well-Known Member

    20171111_105648-1330x1815.jpg 20171111_110745-1885x2573.jpg I picked up this collection of turn of the century French bronze medals that someone had glued into this frame for display purposes. My question is; How do you remove dried adhesive from bronze without hurting the patina. Any help would be great. Thanks
     
    Christopher, Nov 11, 2017
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  2. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    Acetone will remove adhesive without damaging the medals.
    Soak them in it for an hour, plenty of ventilation too and no flames.

    Pure acetone, not nail varnish remover.
     
    daveydempsey, Nov 11, 2017
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  3. Christopher

    Christopher Well-Known Member

    Thanks!! I will hit the Home Depot right now. Much appreciated, as always.
     
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  4. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    Try one first for 5 minutes and see how it goes, one hour might be to long.
    The acetone will evaporate quite quickly.
     
    daveydempsey, Nov 11, 2017
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  5. silverthwait

    silverthwait Well-Known Member

    One can also get acetone at the pharmacy; ask the nice person behind the counter in he back where they keep the medicines.
     
    silverthwait, Nov 11, 2017
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  6. Christopher

    Christopher Well-Known Member

    The acetone worked like a Champ! Thanks Davey. It only had to soak for about a minute to 90 seconds and it came right off with no affect on the patina. Much appreciated.
     
    Christopher, Nov 14, 2017
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  7. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    I`m pleased it worked for you.
     
    daveydempsey, Nov 14, 2017
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  8. Bev aka thelmasstuff

    Bev aka thelmasstuff Colored pencil artist extraordinaire ;)

    Another post to be copied in my book of great tips.
     
    Bev aka thelmasstuff, Nov 18, 2017
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