Vintage Lures

Vintage Lures
What is the best way to clean the old fishing lures without damaging them?

I have more than one vintage fishing lures by percent who were my father. They are really good, but the way of cleaning necessary. I need to know the best way to clean without damaging them.

For starters, do not use anything else stronger than dish soap and a soft toothbrush for cleaning. if they are of painted wood, I would not touch in fear even eliminating all traces of paint. lures Plastic must be good. The released a crankbait lake was covered with the growth and after a gentle cleaning, the finish looks almost new. plugs, but can be painting painted cracks in recent years and water can penetrate and lift the paint chips to reduce the value. make a shadow box for display in the State.

My vintage fishing lure collection 2/25/10