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Northern Indiana | My grandfather collected bells. I have them now and most are displayed at the farm. School bells, church bells etc. It would be nice to know where they came from and the story behind them. I have a few that need repair and put with the others.
This is what I found on the web.
Cast Iron Bell Restoration
Begin restoration of a bell by using a wire brush to remove any loose paint or rust particles that may have built up on the bell. You could sandblast the bell if it is needed. After this cleaning, spray paint the bell with a thin coat of Rustoleum primer to seal the surface. Finally, the bell is given a brush coat of good grade machinery enamel. Allow the paint to dry and the bell is ready. New bells are painted in the traditional color, black; but you can choose any paint color.
Another method would be to protect the clean metal surface with a coat of WD-40. This would maintain the appearance of the metal and still protect it; however, a coat of WD-40 would need to be reapplied every year.
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Sand Blast Antique Bell
