New Model at Mike & Nico collection.
Re: New Model at Mike & Nico collection.
Very interesting Mike, my silver wheel Rolls was also an overpainted model. Looks like we both discolored our windows a bit during the cleaning process.
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Re: New Model at Mike & Nico collection.
Hello Chris.
When cleaning with nitro thinner.
Unfortunately touches the window.
That is why the wheels cleaned with nail polish remover.
Greetings Mike
When cleaning with nitro thinner.
Unfortunately touches the window.
That is why the wheels cleaned with nail polish remover.
Greetings Mike
Mike & Nico from Austria.
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Re: New Model at Mike & Nico collection.
Mike.
I use automotive brake fluid. It will remove the over paint from the wheels or windows and it will not harm the plastic unless you leave it soaking for too long.
I would recommend anyone trying brake fluid experiment on a few repainted beaters before trying it on a rarity.
I use automotive brake fluid. It will remove the over paint from the wheels or windows and it will not harm the plastic unless you leave it soaking for too long.
I would recommend anyone trying brake fluid experiment on a few repainted beaters before trying it on a rarity.
Nick Jones.
In sunny Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, UK
In sunny Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, UK
Re: New Model at Mike & Nico collection.
Thank you Nick for the excellent tip.nickjones wrote:Mike.
I use automotive brake fluid. It will remove the over paint from the wheels or windows and it will not harm the plastic unless you leave it soaking for too long.
I would recommend anyone trying brake fluid experiment on a few repainted beaters before trying it on a rarity.
Mike & Nico from Austria.
Re: New Model at Mike & Nico collection.
I've tried Nicks tip on a few with good results but remember to rinse and dry properly
reg
Re: New Model at Mike & Nico collection.
I take with my model, in the bathtub.fixer wrote:I've tried Nicks tip on a few with good results but remember to rinse and dry properly
Mike & Nico from Austria.
Re: New Model at Mike & Nico collection.
I must try the brake fluid method, is it the modern synthetic type and how long do you leave the models in, approx?
John
There's nothing regular about wheels
There's nothing regular about wheels
Re: New Model at Mike & Nico collection.
I just use Halford dot4 cheapest available when I cleaned my #3 Bedford tipper bed I just soaked it for about 15 minutes then used cotton buds and a wooden cocktail stick in the more tighter areas then applied more fluid to stubborn areas took about an hour all in
reg
Re: New Model at Mike & Nico collection.
Thanks Reg, I will give it a go. The casting on the reverse wrecker is a bit more complicated so I'll allow a good couple of hoursfixer wrote:I just use Halford dot4 cheapest available when I cleaned my #3 Bedford tipper bed I just soaked it for about 15 minutes then used cotton buds and a wooden cocktail stick in the more tighter areas then applied more fluid to stubborn areas took about an hour all in
John
There's nothing regular about wheels
There's nothing regular about wheels
Re: New Model at Mike & Nico collection.
Don't leave anything with gpw or spw in brake fluid too long! The wheels swell up and split