@RonH I just recently removed the Peacock and Orange paint from several SG passenger cars along with Red and Black from a No. 8 engine. I used 2 tablespoons of TSP in boiling water from a kettle. The paint fell off within 15 minutes. Previously I had used Tide or Arm & Hammer pods which after soaking over night still required lost of brushing and scraping off the paint. I will only use the TSP in any future restorations.
@mlaughlinnyc I was wondering the same thing and was the basis for my question. Wasn’t sure if the freshly cleaned items would start to tarnish without the lacquer finish.
@John H. Shetler I didn’t know if original SG brass or nickel parts that were removed and cleaned with Barkeepers Friend would need to be protected from tarnishing. I’m in the process of making a Christmas train and want to keep things bright and shiny.
