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Last post 10-26-2008 12:12 PM by jeffrey-wimberly. 3 replies.
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10-25-2008 9:44 PM
Offline HarryHotspur
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What's the best way to clean factory painted

 locos and rolling stock which have excellent paint jobs but lots of crud and finger prints from years of use? Will water and detergent damage the finish?

EDIT: BTW, I was asking about plastic models made in the last 20 years or so, but I do have a couple of old metal models also - no brass.

  - Harry

10-25-2008 9:50 PM In reply to
Offline Johnnny_reb
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Central Georgia
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Re: What's the best way to clean factory painted

I would think mild dish soap would work best. No scrubbing! Just a gentle wash and pat dry.

EDIT: Shell only! No electrical  parts!
10-26-2008 11:48 AM In reply to
Offline loathar
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Joined on 08-05-2004
Amish country Tenn.
Posts 10,017

Re: What's the best way to clean factory painted

I use Dawn dish washing liquid or Fantastic spray cleaner and a soft toothbrush and warm water.
10-26-2008 12:12 PM In reply to
Offline jeffrey-wimberly
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Sundown, Louisiana
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Re: What's the best way to clean factory painted

 A wipedown with a damp paper towel followed by patting dry with with a dry paper towel works for me.
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