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So if you re facing rust on the metal or brass sections of an antique trunk roll up your sleeves and take your time to restore the piece to its original state of splendor.
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Step 1 set the antique trunk on a drop cloth or old blanket in a well ventilated area.
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The hardest part of the entire project is in the preparation of the piece.
I prefer to work with aluminum flashing for this type of work.
The metal on an antique trunk is designed to protect the trunks corners.
It is cheap readily available and very soft but not to soft.
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Replacing sheet metal on a trunk.
Trunk restoration is a combination of wood working metal craft and leather work so it helps to have some experience in all three fields.
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If you have determined that the sheet metal on your antique trunk is to far gone to repair then you will need to replace the old damaged tin with new sheet metal.
After years of use the antique metal may develop a characteristic patina.
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Removing the old material covering.
A metal patina is a change in color that takes place with exposure to oils.
Restoring a vintage steamer trunk.