How to Remove Transport Grease from Your Historical Garments

How can I best remove transport grease?

Why do we use transport grease?

All our steel weapons and armour are delivered in a pretty thick layer of grease. This is to prevent the item from rusting while it's sitting in a warehouse or on its way to you. This layer is thicker than what's needed for normal maintenance, so it's important to remove this transport grease layer as soon as you receive the item.

Removing transport grease

The transport grease can be removed with rubbing alcohol or turpentine. To apply the product, it's best to use a soft cloth so you don't scratch the steel.

Once all the grease is removed, apply a thin layer of oil, silicone spray or anti-rust spray to keep the steel protected.

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