Removing the top right front corner protector. The top screw's slot is full of "dirt." It had to be scraped out first.
The screw was easy to turn...
Both screws came out easily
The corner protector was slighted "glued" to the leatherette by the dirt and corrosion. It did come off with a little bit of persuasion.
the corrosion on the corner protector and the screw heads is pretty heavy...
The inside of the corner protector also shows some corrosion but also shows that these were probably nickel plated steel.
I put the lock into a glass jar and applied some penetrating oil.
I'm hoping that i may be able to turn the lock with something other than a key, if the mechanism is loosened up...
I think the chances are low but worth a try.
I'll let it sit for at least a day.
Used this penetrating oil.
Removing the top left front corner protector. Again, the top screw's slot is completely plugged with dirt.
But, the screw came out with very little torque...
For now, I put the corner protectors and screws in the top left drawer, until I'm ready to clean them on a wire wheel...
The dirt under the top left front corner protector.
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