Cleaning White Paint on Older Locomotives | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum

lionel89OGR Forum Member

Hey all. What can I use to clean stuck-on dirt and dust off white paint on older locomotives, without causing damage? Thanks.

9/24/1412:05 PM

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TrainLarryOGR Forum Member

Loose dust and dirt can be removed with a small brush and a can of compressed air. Dirt can be removed using naphtha, available at your local hardware store. It will not harm plastic or paint, but stay away from decals, as it will dissolve the glue. Naphtha can also be used for all cleaning and degreasing of toy trains and accessories.

Larry

lionel89OGR Forum Member

Thanks for the advice TrainLarry. I will pick some up tomorrow. How should I apply the Naphtha? Brush? Q-Tip? Thanks again. Tyler.

Terrence LOGR Forum Member

What about Windex? It's my go to cleaner for almost everything.

TrainLarryOGR Forum Member

Tyler, the naphtha can be applied anyway that is convenient to the situation. A cotton swab to get into corners, and a cloth to do the body.

Larry

9/25/1411:46 AM

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