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What is this white powder / dust?

By oohlou

7 years ago

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#1 7 years ago

oohlou

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What is the white powder / dust seen in these pictures?
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I recently pick up two rough project pins for relatively cheap and they both have it. They are early SS ('79 and '80) and likely haven't worked since around '84 based on the tax stickers.

I've seen the powder in pictures from other pins as well such as this one:
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These pins were in non-climate controlled garage for at least the last 2 years and likely much longer. Is this dirt / pollen / cigarette smoke residue? Termite excrement (I see no obvious termite damage)? Metal corrosion (powder is concentrated at inserts not really metal)?

It vacuums off easily but I'd like to know what I'm dealing with and if I should be wearing a respirator.

#2 7 years ago

RWH

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Norwood, OH

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Looks to be corrosion to me.

#3 7 years ago

TLZ

timtim

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some jokes are on the way

#4 7 years ago

PAP

pappyfromjersey

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See my avatar for further info.

Hint:

Your pinball machine's glass was used for a "ski trip".

#5 7 years ago

S S

PinsideTroll

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mold

#6 7 years ago

SteveinTexas

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Mold

#7 7 years ago

Blackjacker

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Long Hill, NJ

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#8 7 years ago

oohlou

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Quoted from PinsideTroll:
mold

I don't know why I didn't think of that before now. I think you guys are right.

Luckily it seems dead, is easy to clean, and white mold is generally non-toxic from what I've read. Looks like I will wear the respirator while cleaning...

#9 7 years ago

MVP

Grizlyrig

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Specifically it is called "white mold" from mild dampness in the air and usually found on the walls in a cellar. Better explanation can be found on Google.
Mike

#10 7 years ago

TMC

extraballingtmc

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For sure Anthrax-spreading the disease

#11 7 years ago

JOR

jorro

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https://www.dreamstime.com/stock-photo-white-fungus-tree-image22782670
fungus

#12 7 years ago

RDM

volkdrive

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Seriously from working on car wash buildings, I'm going with mold residue from moisture......

jokingly.....remains of 3 meals a day!

#13 7 years ago

TOM

tomtest

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Hagerstown, MD

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Coke for sure, taste it.

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