Blue Coloring on 6544 Missile Firing Car and 44 Missile Firing Engine

John FullerOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

I've been working on cleaning up a Blue Missile Firing Car and Missile Firing Engine (6544 & 44). I noticed a lot of discoloration in the bodies of both. It seems like whatever cleaner I use, I get blue "paint" or dye on the cleaning cloth and I'm concerned I'm making the problem worse. 2 questions:

1) What type of cleaner do you recommend that does not take the paint or dye off. Any techniques that work well?

2) Is there a paint or something I can use to make the coloring uniform again?

Thanks!

John

4/3/177:29 AM

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Chuck SartorOGR Forum Member

I have found a small amount of WD-40 gently applied will restore the color. Rub lightly on the plastic and be careful around lettering. I have found the minerals in the water (especially warm water) causes the discoloration. Use distilled water and mild Ivory soap.

4/3/179:38 AM

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John FullerOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

Chuck - thanks! I haven't had a chance to try the WD-40. The 6544 had a build up of something yellowish around the missile launch. I tried everything, except WD-40, without any luck. I will see how it does. When I was cleaning the blue frame with 91% rubbing alcohol, the blue frame became discolored and it seemed to take the paint or dye off. I'm concerned WD-40 will do the same.

Does anyone know how they colored these frames. I've not seen this before with other lionel shells - the blue ones, or mine seem different.

4/4/177:26 AM

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