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Title: Should one restore the metal on a ship's wheel?
Post by: acqua on April 10, 2015, 04:30:37 AM

I have just bought a genuine old ship's wheel in its original condition. The metal parts have corrosion on them. Do you think I should clean it to make it look shinier? Some family members are of the opinion I should leave it as is, but I'm not sure. Thanks.

Title: Re: Should one restore the metal on a ship's wheel?
Post by: KC on April 10, 2015, 11:45:11 AM

Totally up to you...but I would keep it as is!  That is part of it's story/history!

Title: Re: Should one restore the metal on a ship's wheel?
Post by: acqua on April 10, 2015, 01:15:18 PM

Thanks for your opinion KC :-)

Title: Re: Should one restore the metal on a ship's wheel?
Post by: mart on April 10, 2015, 02:21:59 PM

If you clean off the metal,,you also clean off the value !!  Do no more than dust with a soft cloth !!

Title: Re: Should one restore the metal on a ship's wheel?
Post by: KC on April 10, 2015, 05:28:10 PM

Agree Mart - not only monetary value but more importantly sentimental value! :)

Title: Re: Should one restore the metal on a ship's wheel?
Post by: mart on April 10, 2015, 05:55:08 PM

It would look beautiful hanging anywhere as-is !!

Title: Re: Should one restore the metal on a ship's wheel?
Post by: acqua on April 10, 2015, 11:51:13 PM

But would you hang it in a room which has no nautical feel - say a formal sitting room? My husband is sceptic about it, though I love boats and ships.

Title: Re: Should one restore the metal on a ship's wheel?
Post by: cogar on April 11, 2015, 07:47:06 AM

What better place for a "conversation" piece hanging on the wall of ... a formal sitting room? ;D ;D

Better than just a "picture" ..... or even a "signed" oil painting.  IMO  ;)

Title: Re: Should one restore the metal on a ship's wheel?
Post by: acqua on April 11, 2015, 07:52:26 AM

 :) :)

Title: Re: Should one restore the metal on a ship's wheel?
Post by: mart on April 11, 2015, 02:10:12 PM

I would !!  People rarely use or have formal rooms now !!

Title: Re: Should one restore the metal on a ship's wheel?
Post by: acqua on April 11, 2015, 02:17:37 PM

You're right mart. In fact we never use it ourselves, even though it's on our way in! Instead we use the kitchen/living and the casual living room at the back of the house. More practical :) But it's so nice to have a more formal room where unexpected or certain guests are greeted :)

Title: Re: Should one restore the metal on a ship's wheel?
Post by: brucedixon01 on April 12, 2015, 08:26:52 PM

Quote from: mart on April 10, 2015, 02:21:59 PM

If you clean off the metal,,you also clean off the value !!  Do no more than dust with a soft cloth !!

I agree. If you want to remain the value of this stuff, better to leave the dust that covers in every part of it.