View Full Version : How to get the green out???
Walter Laich
02-10-2011, 06:32 PM
When I bought my rolling block off gunbroker it came with a leather sling--same set-up as we had in the Army but that doesn't really come into play here.
The brass swivels are covered with green 'junk' which I can get off with little problems.
The leather also has what I would call a green 'paste' on it where it came in contact with the swivels.
Any easy way to get the leather sling clean?
thanks
walt
Tim357
02-10-2011, 10:00 PM
That green is known as verdigris, a chemical reaction betwixt the copper and the chemicals present in the tanning ingredients in the leather. I've used vinegar and baking soda to clean leather of verdigris.
Walter Laich
02-10-2011, 10:02 PM
thanks--I'll give it a try
rockrat
02-10-2011, 10:03 PM
Maybe a good leather cleaner first
smoked turkey
02-10-2011, 10:06 PM
I have used Mink Oil, applied with an old tooth brush with good success.
onondaga
02-11-2011, 01:19 AM
CLR might do it.
Walter Laich
02-11-2011, 11:54 AM
Got most of it off--stil working on the verdigris (thanks Tim357 for the word) where the leather is folded over a brass loop and sewn. Thinking vinger and an air compressor then baking soda and hit it again with the air.
Leather looks good so far even after the hard scrubbing I gave it.
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