Is it possible to fix this Keichousaurus?

[Keimfrei-tanker]

Hello community, 

A friend of mine recently gifted me this keichousaurus. But as you can see the Preperation is not the cleanest/nicest. Can I as an amateur fix this by myself or make it look cleaner and nicer? I also had the Idea that I maybe could work from the other side with Acid layer by layer. Then I could also be able to see the upper side of the specimen rather than its belly. Or would that not work/ be to risky? Isbthe rock maybe to thin? Can i as an amateur who never worked on a fossil with acid before make that or is it generally not possible? 

 

 

[Fossildude19]

I would not attempt to acid prep this. That is for professionals only. You would have to stabilize the backside first with cement, epoxy, or resin.

 

Acids are dangerous, and should not be used unless you are experienced with handling acids.

[FossilNerd]

I’m with Fossildude19 on this one. Don’t think I would attempt to fix this with acid if you have never done anything with the stuff. 
 

If you know what you are doing, acid can be a good tool in your prepping arsenal. If you don’t, it can destroy a specimen beyond repair in short order, and can be hazardous to your health as well.

Here is a good read about why many caution against the use of acid for the uninitiated. 
 

 

[Ptychodus04]

you can apply a 50:1 solution of Paraloid B72 and acetone to the bones with a #1 or #2 artists' paintbrush. This will make the bones stand out from the matrix somewhat. You want to do this slowly and under magnification in order to keep from getting the solution on the matrix as it will darken the rock.