Safe Method of Removing Williams Smoke Fluid from Top of Loco?

[Jumijo]

My Willimas 671 has a Suethe style smoke unit. When the unit gets low on fluid, it will create a mist of smoke fluid that settles onto the top of the locomotive. What can be used to clean the loco that will not harm the paint, yet be effective ar removing the Suethe smoke fluid?

Jim

[Anonymous]

Jim,

I just use a clean, soft rag to remove the smoke fluid that builds up on the boiler of my Williams berk. DO NOT use any solvents. I found out that it is real easy to remove paint from Williams engines. I used denatured alcohol on a small spot, and the paint vanished. Just use a dry rag and you will not damage anything.


Jim

[Blueberryhill RR]

I agree, Jim. Just use a soft, clean cloth and it will come off fine.
No cleaners. I clean my 671 that way.
Chuck

[ChiefEagles]

Rub it with some grits and then a clean cloth. [;)] It did a great job of smoking last night when I saw it running.

[dbaker48]

Rubbing a smoking unit with grits? Won't that cause it to secede? You would probably have to inject it with a fleet kit to restore it afterwards.

[Jumijo]

Thanks for the advice, guys. When in doubt, ask the forum!

Jim