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Hi
when i store cars in their boxes is it better with or without paper
ie toilet paper/hanky paper?
Thanks
Gary

Gary, I have used undyed tissue paper for years to wrap models that are still within their boxes with absolutely no issues. I feel better that they have that additional layer of protection whilst in storage.

That is my thinking as well ,thanks for your thoughts mm
Gary

Just be careful on the certain models where the paint has a tendency to turn "sticky" or 'gummy."

Tinman wrote:Just be careful on the certain models where the paint has a tendency to turn "sticky" or 'gummy."

Good point Joe.

Gary, Joe is referring to models like the Superfast #44 GMC refrigeration truck with the red cab and turquoise box. The rear box is very often found with tacky sticky paint and therefore it would be prudent to avoid using tissue paper for wrapping it.

im not a superfast man( im YY) but
thank you for your comments,
its appreciated.
Gary

In theory, you should use special acid-free storage paper (as used by libraries and musea) in order to avoid any risk of a chemical reaction between the paper and the model.

Idris wrote:In theory, you should use special acid-free storage paper (as used by libraries and musea) in order to avoid any risk of a chemical reaction between the paper and the model.

I think acid and lignin free is even safer.

ClOwY wrote:im not a superfast man( im YY) but
thank you for your comments,
its appreciated.
Gary

The problem is common to several post 1965 regular wheel models as well. Not sure if any YYs suffer from the problem.

johnboy wrote:

Idris wrote:In theory, you should use special acid-free storage paper (as used by libraries and musea) in order to avoid any risk of a chemical reaction between the paper and the model.

I think acid and lignin free is even safer.

I didn't know this, but it seems that acid-free paper is also lignin-free.
What you need is probably something like this.