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

[Richard Montgomery]

Hi List....regarding re-etch work, I again nominate Mike Miller.  I've sent 
some critical specimens to him and his work (as we know) is tops.

Richard Montgomery




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From: "MexicoDoug" <mexicodoug at aim.com>
To: <Meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>
Sent: Monday, January 16, 2012 5:35 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] I'm Baaaaack... :)


> 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
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> -----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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