Stephen Ross wrote:
>
> I heard/read somewhere that rubbing baby oil on shells is a good way
> to not only protect but give some extra shine to em.  Is it good for
> the shells though?  Does it work?  Cuz I also heard that sometimes it
> makes em sticky and more attractive to dust, although possibly this
> guy I was talking to used the wrong kind of oil (it was a buddy of
> mine, and it wouldn't surprise me if he just used cooking oil or
> sumthin).  Whast the opinion out there on doing this to yer
> collection?

Baby oil is nasty and sticky.

Mineral oil is much better, sometimes hard to find (try vintage race car
suppliers).

The very best is Scott's Liquid Gold from yer local supermarket.

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