Author Topic: Oxidation on Diecast Shell Body...How do I clean it off (Read 2412 times)

DC Rail and Hobby Depot · « **on:** January 18, 2019, 05:36:56 pm »

Greetings all, Recently acquired several post war 4-8-4 turbines and 4-6-4 diecast locos that were very dirty and some with what appears to be white oxidation on the outside of the shells. Tried several things to clean them but nothing seems to work, especially with the oxidation or white deposits. It eventually re-appears once dried. Is there a secret to cleaning off the outside shell, possibly something oil based?
Thanks in advance for your help. Dave

TravMan71 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 19, 2019, 06:02:27 am »

We use a hair dryer at The.Mebane Train Display.

djacobsen · « **Reply #2 on:** January 19, 2019, 07:58:28 am »

DC Rail and Hobby Depot
Hello & Welcome to the Forum!

the spots are common on vintage cast shells, it is a problem with the material used to cast the shells. think Zinc Pest. try the fix travman71 suggested, sounds as good as any l have heard of, but don't be surprised when they reoccur...

Happy Rails!
dave

DC Rail and Hobby Depot · « **Reply #3 on:** January 21, 2019, 11:42:49 pm »

Thanks Gents! I read in another forum where a gentlemen used simply liquid dish soap, warm water and a soft brush. Didn't think it would work, but I'll be darned if it didn't. Took 99% of the stuff off after a few gentle scrubbings. Maybe I'll use that method and then dry with the hair dryer! Best of both suggestions. Thanks again.

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