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 Posted - October 20 2006 : 9:34:58 PM
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After reading DACHEEZ topic led me to post this suggestion also as i have done this with some pretty dirty silver streak and golden eagle engines and cabooses. I use hot water with detergent soaked on to a wash cloth. You can use warm water also. gently rub shell after soaking cloth in detergent. I have completly removed the motor from some to do this as to rinse in cold water. You do have to be careful as Tony stated about the up sticker on the silver streak will come off especially on engines not well taken care of. Do note also some will not shine better after doing this. I had a few that did not shine like new but most did. Do not use chrome cleaner as you will dull silver streak or golden eagles finish. I tried turtle wax chrome cleaner on an experimental silver streak and it dulled the finish. I also tried to polishing wads(never dull-etc) and they dulled the finish. If the soap and warm water does not work-try finding one in better condition.
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Posted - October 21 2006 : 10:40:06 AM
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| What if they have black spots??? Is this damage from the previous owner touching it with grease on his hands??
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Posted - October 22 2006 : 01:09:25 AM
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| After cleaning shells-- best to keep oil from finger,palm etc off finish if possible as it will damage finish over time. Handling with a cloth or surgical glove is not a bad idea as to preseve finish. Michael Jackson style glove acceptable-L-O-L
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Posted - February 02 2007 : 8:05:53 PM
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| Another quick tip when washing anything you value. Always use cloth instead of paper products. Even tissues will scratch, they're wood after all and very abrasive. While obvious to some, not everyone.
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Posted - February 19 2007 : 10:01:49 PM
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quote:What if they have black spots??? Is this damage from the previous owner touching it with grease on his hands??
Originally posted by DaCheez - October 21 2006 : 09:40:06 AM
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Black spots on shell = chrome or gold finish is beyond hope. The finish is pretty much ruined when you have that and nothing will fix it but a repalcement. Likely culprit of that cause-=oily fingers.
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Posted - September 12 2010 : 10:39:58 AM
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Just to throw something in...
What about sealing the locomotive in a clearcoat of Future Floor Polish?
Obviously, the finish of the locomotives would have to be in pretty good shape to do this, but I think it would help preserve the shiny chrome finish from damage.
Just a thought..
Cheers, Ian
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Posted - September 12 2010 : 10:40:38 AM
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Just to throw something in...
What about sealing the locomotive in a clearcoat of Future Floor Polish?
Obviously, the finish of the locomotives would have to be in pretty good shape to do this, but I think it would help preserve the shiny chrome finish from damage.
Just a thought..
Cheers, Ian
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Posted - September 12 2010 : 4:58:55 PM
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| Imatt88 - Not a good idea to use floor polish - i have never tried it but the oils in the polish may dmage the chrome or gold finish. Some clear coats can dull finsh too. If you use a clear coat - make sure it is a non-yellowing clear coat
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Posted - September 12 2010 : 6:33:31 PM
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Brian,
I use Future to clearcoat my aircraft models before decaling, and it works great. Since its acrylic based, I figure it wouldn't harm chrome finishes.
Testors glosscoat, on the other hand, is enamel based, and does yellow with age.
Just a suggestion
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