chemically weathered track problem

[NEALNP]

Is that ME solution worth the money? I was thinking of getting some kind of tool black chemical to do my wheels.

It works very well on Micro Engineering's track, Atlas - not so much. It may or may not do wheels or other metal parts, though it claims it should.

 

Whatever you do, do not forget to rinse! 

[dante]

Thanks - certainly is useful!

[vsmith]

CLR stands for Calcium Lime& Rust, its one of those products they used to hawk on QVC, but it actually worked well, so it went bigtime and is now available at CVS / RiteAid or Wallgreens tyoe stores.

When applied it removes rust stains, calcium and lime scaling and buildup. I've used the stuff too for plumbing cleaning and the s*** DOES work.

[dante]

Please excuse my ignorance:  what is CLR?

[selector]

Yay!!!!  This must be the second time I got something right this month.

Seriously, I am happy that it worked.  I really don't like running into unexpected roadblocks in the hobby, so good for you.

[loathar]

Is that ME solution worth the money? I was thinking of getting some kind of tool black chemical to do my wheels.

[NEALNP]

Reapplying the solution does not work, even with scrubbing. But CLR does indeed do the trick! Thanks, selector.

[bogp40]

Try vinegar or CLR.  Wipe a sample area to test, or immerse a suitable length to test and watch for a bit.  Try a toothbrush after a few minutes of soaking.  Can't think of anything else offhand.

Also you could try more of the same solution. It may very well reactivate even the dried residue for you to scrub and flush it away.

[selector]

Try vinegar or CLR.  Wipe a sample area to test, or immerse a suitable length to test and watch for a bit.  Try a toothbrush after a few minutes of soaking.  Can't think of anything else offhand.

[NEALNP]

I weathered a section of Mico Engineering's  nickel-silver n scale track using Mico Engineering's solution at full strenth. The problem is I forgot to rinse this section of track after darkening, and the dried solution left a copper greenish sort of scale. Anybody know how to remove the scale, or do I need to replace this track section?