I guess thats an overwhelming 'leave it alone'. Interesting ideas for sure. I especially like clear coating to protect the patina. I would have never thought of that.
I've got a tiny old tacklebox I sanded down a while ago and never finished.
I just ordered a couple cans of Rustoleum to...
I thought I would try my hand at restoring an old tool chest, but as it turned out, I found this vintage Sun Service Equipment cabinet on Craigslist for $80 and had to grab it.
Not sure if it was a sweet deal or not, but it functions beautifully and has a great looking patina. So now I'm...