Hello everyone. I've been working on my old buddy's 1952 turbine. The well paint-chipped body was pretty filthy so I gave it a good wash with Ivory soap. I'm not re-painting but any luster that might have been left is gone now. What would be good to restore even a little shine? I'm thinking maybe spray Pledge or Armour-All. Any better ideas out there? Thanks for any tips.
Tony Sincius
TCA# 97-45101
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Tony, the Sept. issue of Classic Toy Trains has an excellent article with very nice pictures about "Turbine Tune-UP". You can make the 671 look like it just can out of the box.
For a quick clean-up you can spray the body with WD-40 and wipe is down with a soft cotton cloth. Many of the LHS who sell PW do this to give the loco and tender curb appeal. Good luck with your project. BTW I have six of those PW s-2 turbines...they're one of my favorites
On a friend's recommendation, I have been experimenting with Zymol liquid cleaner / wax. While I would not use it on any "collector" items, it does seem to do a nice job improving the finish of the "runner" items on which I've tried it.
If there is any lettering or numbers left, I'd be careful around them.
I do not have much experience with the product yet.
The problem with any cleaner/wax is getting the material out of the cracks and crevices. I find that an old, clean, and dry toothbrush does a reasonable job. Sometimes I will go through several toothbrushes on a single job. When I am finished, I wash out the toothbrush(es), and let it dry before the next use.
Zymol has a range of products.
Some guys use Meguires spray on wax and it worked when I used it on a Williams shell. This months CTT mag has an article on spot painting a 682. It might work.
Rob
Thanks guys for all the tips!
Tony
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