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Red Caboose Wheel/Frame Black Coating
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Louis Adler
Thanx Matt. My standard procedure for 40 years has been to wash before painting a model. But, first time I ever had the described situation. Now I will have to save that toothbrush strictly for wheels and side frames.
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Lou, assuming those were metal wheels, you are likely seeing leftover cutting oil and the dirt it attracts.
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Several years ago, I replaced some .110 wheels with new .088 on a Tangent tank car, and was surprised to find its rolling distance had decreased significantly. After some investigation I found the oil, cleaned the wheels and rolling performance returned. Since then, this has become a normal set up task for new or maintained cars. I’m certain paint sticks better as well. Matt Goodman Columbus, Ohio On Oct 5, 2022, at 4:16 PM, Louis Adler <lsainnwa@...> wrote:
I always use a mild dish detergent and soft bristle tooth brush to wash new rolling stock as part of the prep for weathering a car. Upon completing the washing of the wheels and truck frames for two new Red Caboose 34' NWP stock cars, I noticed that the toothbrush bristle tips had turned black. I have never seen that before. Can anyone explain? TIA. Lou Adler |
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Louis Adler
I always use a mild dish detergent and soft bristle tooth brush to wash new rolling stock as part of the prep for weathering a car. Upon completing the washing of the wheels and truck frames for two new Red Caboose 34' NWP stock cars, I noticed that the toothbrush bristle tips had turned black. I have never seen that before. Can anyone explain? TIA.
Lou Adler |
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