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Best way to clean switches ?

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Mailman56701
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Best way to clean switches ?
Posted by Mailman56701 on Tuesday, February 21, 2006 1:05 PM
I've managed to get some glue on my Atlas switches. Been bright-boying the hell out of them, and *eventually* they get clean, but it takes a lot of work.

Any quicker/easier way to clean them ?
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 21, 2006 1:19 PM
Depends on what kind of glue, I think...
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Mailman56701
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Posted by Mailman56701 on Tuesday, February 21, 2006 1:22 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by kchronister

Depends on what kind of glue, I think...


50/50 dilution of water/scenic cement.
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 21, 2006 5:30 PM
I got some on my track while ballasting. Been going at it with a bright boy. It's getting there...I think.

Sorry no help here. [8D]
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, February 22, 2006 9:11 AM
Look at the glue bottle, it may give you a hint on what disolves it. Don't use anything that will harm the Atlas plastic.
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Posted by n2mopac on Wednesday, February 22, 2006 10:43 AM
I believe scenic cement is water based. Try using a coarse towel dampened with water.

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, February 22, 2006 1:38 PM
My LHS owner suggested rubbing alcohol on a rag. I used this on the tracks as well as the wheels of my loco, and it runs so much smoother.
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