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Re: searching for something to tighten the fit of overused LEGO pieces
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lugnet.general
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Date:
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Thu, 17 Mar 2005 23:56:26 GMT
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In lugnet.general, Frank Filz wrote:
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> Actually, cleaning is probably just removing oils (oil from people's
> fingers, and oils from manufacturing). I have noticed this fact than freshly
> cleaned LEGO holds tighter also, and suspect oil as the cause. I do know
> that new LEGO does have some kind of chemical on it. When sorting brand new
> LEGO, my hands start to itch. I have not had this itching problem when
> sorting used LEGO that has been washed (though my hands have definitely felt
> yucky after running them through used LEGO).
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> Frank
The oil is a releasing agent used in the molding process. You will notice it
especially on softer items like new tires. My guess is that the parts aren't
washed down during the trip from the molds to the packaging machines.
-Duane
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