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Reply to "Known Zinc Pest Issues"

scott.smith posted:

I have had my share of issues. However do not misinterpret the zinc pest for paint issues. I have had bubbles and warping from a couple of different manufacturers. I have also seen misapplied paint that looks similar however the issue doesn't go down to the locomotive skin. I know my plastic shells aren't suffering from Zinc Rot and some of your die cast locomotives aren't either. If the surface is smooth and not warped below the paint; you have a paint issue not zinc rot.

Scott Smith

Scott can explain this issue about thee paint with little more detail.  Looking at the photos posted concerning the MTH P5a and looking at mine it does appear that there is no deformity in the shell/body casting of the locomotive but it has those hairline cracks all over it. I am afraid to do anything with it for fear it will crumble. 

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