[meteorite-list] I'm Baaaaack... :)

[MexicoDoug]

Hi Gary, What a great example you are and welcome back, you're a great 
fighter and I hope you're kicking butt!

Jim's is one point of view and I understand most do something like 
that.  But keep in mind that absolutely nothing beat a re-etch.  If the 
meteorite has oxidized somewhat, you will have on a microscopic level 
pitting that is catalytic to more oxidation and you no longer have a 
good surface - it's gone like a pristine magnetic recording on a warped 
record.

I feel the better answer is not to try top cut corners by loading more 
foreign chemicals.  Why not just buff and polish it, rinse/dry a few 
cycles in distilled water, and buy some nitric acid and etch it 
yourself.  Really, when it comes to work, The FRAM man has the answer:

"You can pay me (a little) now, or pay me (a lot) later".

And I know you're not afraid to roll up your sleeves!

Here:
$12 Item number 981 V 2901
you can use straight
from here:

http://wardsci.com/product.asp_Q_pn_E_IG0015411


Kindest wsihes
Doufg







-----Original Message-----
From: Jimski47 <Jimski47 at aol.com>
To: gary <gary at webbers.com>; meteorite-list 
<meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>
Sent: Mon, Jan 16, 2012 6:36 pm
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] I'm Baaaaack... :)


Hi Gary,

I use a product called "Bar  Keepers Friend" to freshen up my etched 
irons.
It comes in a powder and liquid  form. Get the powder one. You can find 
it
in the cleanser isle of most grocery  stores or Walmart. Wet the etched
surface with warm water then mix the Bar  Keepers Friend into a paste, 
then
gently apply it to your etched surface. I use  my finger to rub it 
gently for
about 2 minutes. Then rinse with water, then soak  in alcohol, then dry 
in an
oven, then soak in ATF (Automatic Transmission  Fluid), wipe dry and 
your
good to go.

Cheers,
Jim K

In a  message dated 1/16/2012 5:16:20 P.M. Central Standard Time,
gary at webbers.com  writes:
Though I've been away for some time in recuperation I am still alive  
and
kicking and VERY grateful for this list's members for their help in  my
hard times a few years ago.  Getting well enough now to get back to  my
collection and noticed a Gibeon slice has oxidized enough so the  
etchings
have severely faded.  Anyone know how to restore the etchings  without
re-etching?

Also, I noticed a new trend in selling mets on  eBay.  Most are selling 
for
Buy Now or Best Offer.  What's up with  the market?

Gary  Foote
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