3 Tips for Harley Davidson Belt Buckles

Your vintage Harley Davidson Belt Buckles can last a lifetime!
With these 3 tips!

Caring for vintage clothing and accessories can be a challenge. After all, depending on the age of your belongings they may have already been around for decades. If you are one of the many Harley fanatics who have discovered the joy and style of vintage Harley Davidson belt buckles then you may be wondering what you can do to ensure their longevity and quality. The following are 3 tips you can use to care for, clean and protect your vintage Harley belt buckles;

Invest in proper storage: When it comes to vintage Harley Davidson belt buckles, some of the most permanent damage can be done, not while wearing the buckle but while storing it. The finishes, details and metal coatings on vintage belt buckles can be fragile and if they are simply stored in a drawer along with other accessories, they will become dented, scratched or tarnished. One of the best things you can do to ensure the value of your vintage belongings is to purchase small cloth bags for each buckle. By placing your buckles into cloth storage bags you can keep them from coming into contact with other accessories and can prevent any potential damage.

Avoid moisture: One of the most important steps in ensuring the quality and longevity of vintage Harley Davidson belt buckles is also one of the easiest; keep them dry. Now this doesn’t mean that while wearing your buckle you will have to pull over your bike if it rains, it simply means that you should dry your belt buckle if it is wet before you store it away. Moisture can lead to tarnishing and rust and it can also affect the color and vibrancy of any enamel or paint used on your buckle.

Invest in Precious Metal Polish: Though for many the tarnished look of vintage metal is what draws them to older Harley Davidson belt buckles, investing in a high-quality metal polish is important. Many of the metal polishes available through jewellery stores and china shops will also have protective ingredients which will cover the metal in a thin film making it more resilient to scratches and scuff marks. If you really enjoy wearing your Harley Davidson belt buckles, this is an absolute must.

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