premer passenger couplers...what can I do with these?

jini5OGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

So I purchased a set of premier passenger cars from 2004-2006 era. The couplers have the typical white spotty rough surface. Before I bought them I tried to squeeze these as hard as I could to see if they would break. They are as strong as when new. I don't think they are zinc rotted.....or maybe they are in the initial stages of rot....not sure. So I soaked the couplers in Lime-away overnight. That soaking removed all the paint. I would like to color these back to black. Is gun bluing an option with these zinc couplers? ShoulI repaint with rustoleum or something else? Any suggestions are appreciated.

3/16/1910:21 AM

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gunrunnerjohnOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Gun cold bluing works for most diecast, I've used it a number of times. You need bare metal for the bluing to function properly.

3/16/1910:46 AM

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jini5OGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

gunrunnerjohn posted:
Gun cold bluing works for most diecast, I've used it a number of times. You need bare metal for the bluing to function properly.

GRJ, thanks for the reply. Is it as easy as dipping the coupler in bluing and soaking it for overnight. Assuming all paint is removed of course. Can I get the bluing at Walmart? Sorry, never used bluing before.

3/16/1912:21 PM

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NortonOGR Forum Member

Its not rot, its mold. Its very common on older trains stored in a damp environment. It will clean off with a wire brush on a dremel. Then just wipe on some WD40. Use gun blue after brushing if the brush removes any of the blackening.

Pete

3/16/191:39 PM

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