What are the safe solvents to use in cleaning the OUTSIDE BODY SHELL? for Diesel F3 A-B-A units: 2333, 2343, 2433, 2444, 2356, 2354 ... etc ... from the early 50s?
Any recommended techniques? THANK YOU ... richard
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I use a soft toothbrush and liquid dish soap. Scrub very gently on the lettering, I leave them a little dirty if necessary, and don't get old decals wet.
I use a toothbrush and just a drop of Dawn dish washing detergent to wash the shell.
Like Jim says be gentle around the decals and blot dry.
Works for me.
Like Jim says be gentle around the decals and blot dry.
Works for me.
Or plain distilled H2O.
Although I too use dish detergent, be careful as I have seen it remove paint from slot cars.
Rob
Rob
I use STP's "Son of a Gun" protectant on plastics, it cleans, gives just a little shine, but keep it away from lettering on freight cars, I had a N&W cement hopper, and it now has a "weathered" look, which is OK as it isn't a primo piece in it's present condition.
What i think works the best is murphys pure vegetable oil soap i use a paint brush, it makes my pre war steamers stand tall. George
I would not recommend using a toothbrush or even much water to clean a 2333 shell. Auto polish will clean and shine the paint. Apply with a damp, not wet cloth, let dry to a haze and wipe of with a soft, dry cloth. Then sit back and admire that glossy red and silver.
