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by phatweel
Wed Aug 14, 2019 8:38 pm
Forum: Bottle Collecting
Topic: Moosehead Breweries collection
Replies: 11
Views: 6335
Canada

Re: Moosehead Breweries collection

Hey Mike!
NIce post! I haven't been on here in a while but cool to see your post on here. Great collection.. looks even better in person! I"m sure it keeps growing every day! Maybe it's time for some updated pics?
Tommy
by phatweel
Tue May 31, 2011 11:58 am
Forum: Beer Can Cleaning and Repair
Topic: Canadian newbie looking for some cleaning advice...
Replies: 12
Views: 4882
Canada

Re: Canadian newbie looking for some cleaning advice...

Here's some pics of the Alpine Flat Top can I mentioned in the previous post that I used the vinegar/steel brush treatment on. I realize the Ebay link won't likely work a month from now. I think the top and bottom turned out pretty well. I could have probably kept going and cleaned it up a little be...
by phatweel
Tue May 31, 2011 11:48 am
Forum: Beer Can Cleaning and Repair
Topic: Canadian newbie looking for some cleaning advice...
Replies: 12
Views: 4882
Canada

Re: Canadian newbie looking for some cleaning advice...

I tried dipping a couple lids in vinegar and using a steel brush every 20 minutes or so to loosen the rust. It seemed to work very well! Spent a few hours working on a couple cans but it definitely helped clean them up a bit. It was good for getting the blackness out of the steel. I've been purchasi...
by phatweel
Wed May 25, 2011 4:35 pm
Forum: Beer Can Cleaning and Repair
Topic: Canadian newbie looking for some cleaning advice...
Replies: 12
Views: 4882
Canada

Re: Canadian newbie looking for some cleaning advice...

Thanks! I'm going to try to locate some Citric acid and try soaking them in that.

Anyone out there have a tip on good places (or products) to buy Citric acid here in Canada? We can't seem to order it online from that Chemistry Store website up here (won't ship accross the border).
by phatweel
Tue May 24, 2011 9:31 pm
Forum: Beer Can Cleaning and Repair
Topic: Canadian newbie looking for some cleaning advice...
Replies: 12
Views: 4882
Canada

Re: Canadian newbie looking for some cleaning advice...

Thanks for the advice guys! I've tried the wire wheel and wire brush a bit but they both seem a little scary in that they seem like they could do more damage than good (in some cases). Both have caused some holes in places that I think probably could have been avoided. They do clean them up nicely i...
by phatweel
Tue May 24, 2011 8:31 pm
Forum: Beer Can Cleaning and Repair
Topic: Canadian newbie looking for some cleaning advice...
Replies: 12
Views: 4882
Canada

Canadian newbie looking for some cleaning advice...

Hi guys, I'm new on here. Great site! I live in Saint John New Brunswick Canada (around the corner from the Moosehead Brewery) and have been collecting bottles and cans for years. I sell stuff on Ebay under the name Phatweel. I just recently got into digging cans and am really encouraged by some of ...

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