Adriatic posted:George S posted:
After seeing it (nice! The site has been acting up for me today), and having some second thoughts on older pre war paint qualities and though I'd expect Bing to be top notch, I'd be careful with oils around the paint. It could work it's way under some paints, lifting it.
Start small on the underside and wait a few months to inspect for lift/creep. Penetrating and detergent oils would be worse for that too.(non detergent motor oil is still around, mostly found in lawn care sections at average stores though) If it creeps, wash it off with Dawn, and dry it fast and well. Short term wetness is not a big deal, even on raw metal. Drying it fast and fully is the key.
I think this train is in a condition that one should not be tried to clean it at all; it is a good as it gets and it should not be ruined by using anything else than a very soft cloth or brush to remove some dust.
Regards
Fred
