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Oxidation on Diecast Shell Body...How do I clean it off
By: DC Rail and Hobby Depot Date: January 18, 2019, 5:36 pm
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Greetings all, Recently acquired several post war 4-8-4
turbines and 4-6-4 diecast locos that were very dirty and some
with what appears to be white oxidation on the outside of the
shells. Tried several things to clean them but nothing seems
to work, especially with the oxidation or white deposits. It
eventually re-appears once dried. Is there a secret to
cleaning off the outside shell, possibly something oil based?
Thanks in advance for your help. Dave
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Re: Oxidation on Diecast Shell Body...How do I clean it off
By: TravMan71 Date: January 19, 2019, 6:02 am
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We use a hair dryer at The.Mebane Train Display.
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Re: Oxidation on Diecast Shell Body...How do I clean it off
By: djacobsen Date: January 19, 2019, 7:58 am
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DC Rail and Hobby Depot
Hello & Welcome to the Forum!
the spots are common on vintage cast shells, it is a problem
with the material used to cast the shells. think Zinc Pest.
try the fix travman71 suggested, sounds as good as any l have
heard of, but don't be surprised when they reoccur...
Happy Rails!
dave
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Re: Oxidation on Diecast Shell Body...How do I clean it off
By: DC Rail and Hobby Depot Date: January 21, 2019, 11:42 pm
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Thanks Gents! I read in another forum where a gentlemen used
simply liquid dish soap, warm water and a soft brush. Didn't
think it would work, but I'll be darned if it didn't. Took
99% of the stuff off after a few gentle scrubbings. Maybe I'll
use that method and then dry with the hair dryer! Best of both
suggestions. Thanks again.
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