how to know enamel is "cold" or "hot"?
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how to know enamel is "cold" or "hot"?
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10-01-2010, 02:24 PM
too many copys about Alexander Nevsky. very trouble for me.
how to know enamel is cold or not? have any easy way to find out? thank you
10-01-2010, 03:50 PM
ph3s Wrote:Do you mean on the photo or while holding on your hands? all of them. please take me a lesson. thank you 
10-01-2010, 04:16 PM
It becomes easy to see under UV light. "Cold" enamel shows up bright red under UV light while the "Hot" enamel doesn't really change color. :thumbsup
I'll try to post a photo today. George
10-01-2010, 10:55 PM
Here's an example of a RS with replaced enamel photographed under UltraViolet light. It looks fine until you zap it under a UV light--you can clearly see the two replaced rays. :thumbsdown
George 
10-01-2010, 11:22 PM
Now that's a damned good tip. Would you consider showing us a 'before and after' shot?
Like the same item in the same position, in regular light and then in black (UV) light? As far as fake orders goes; the quality of the casting, the MMs, the serials numbers and other specifics should tell if an order is fake or not. As opposed to replaced/repaired enamel on an original order.
"patina imparts character" - PJS
A wise man said: 'you should not pay a premium for what you want beyond your comfort level, and always ensure there is a mutually agreeable return policy.'
10-02-2010, 12:26 AM
Thanks Eric. :thumbsup
Sure thing, here it is in regular light. Not the best photo and some signs of enamel being replaced, but it generally looks "ok" before getting a UV light shined on it. You can buy a tiny UV flashlight (about mini-maglite sized) from a militaria supply site for this purpose. George 
10-02-2010, 01:46 AM
It´s a so well picked enamel that seen from the normal picture is very hard to tell. :eek:
There's nothing in the streets
Looks any different to me And the slogans are replaced, by-the-bye And the parting on the left Are now parting on the right And the beards have all grown longer overnight The Who, Won't get fooled again
10-02-2010, 02:32 AM
Pobeda45 Wrote:Thanks Eric. :thumbsup your mean is this red star is copy or enamel is not original? |
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