I need some advice. The smoke unit in my die cast steamer failed causing smoke fluid to be spewed out and all over the inside frame and drive rods. The TMCC unit works with all the appropriate functionalities with the exception of the smoke unit. That will be fixed but does anyone have any idea on how I can clean the frame and rods that are covered in smoke fluid? Any special kind of cleaning solution that I need to get for this task?
Thanks!
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A paper towel and q-tips....
Any special cleaning solution needed?
Usually I dont use anything else. SometimesI also like using baby wipes... Gentle on the paint. No doubt you will get a lot of people saying baby wipes might hurt the paint, but it doesnt on newer stuff. Smoke fluid is more likely to do that..
Interesting! Thanks for the information.
JT's Mega Steam has a smoke fluid cleaning solution. I have never used it, so can't say anything about it's workings. I have always just wiped it off as others have stated above, usually with a dry cotton cloth, like old t-shirts.
Naphtha is a great all around cleaner and degreaser. Safe on plastics, and will not harm motor insulation or attack paint. Takes off the dirt and crud on the wheels. I use it to clean the entire loco, and all rolling stock.
Larry
Thanks Larry
Thanks Joe
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