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(...) david ~ brasso works like magic for removing the print from any lego piece (even transparent) as well as restoring the original lustre to old, mildly scratched, or grungy pieces. later ~ craig~ (24 years ago, 18-Jan-00, to lugnet.general)
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I wonder if there are any long term effects of using Brasso on ABS. Will it deteriorate the plastic over time? Or do you then wash the piece when you are done with the Brasso? Eric (...) (24 years ago, 18-Jan-00, to lugnet.general)
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(...) I watched this thread about Brasso, where can you get some, in terms of retailers around the US? (I.E. Walmart, etc.) I want to try it out, I have many "useless" parts that need liberating! Scott S. (24 years ago, 18-Jan-00, to lugnet.general)
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Jeff, (...) Thank you, sir! I will have to seek out some this week! Scott S. (24 years ago, 18-Jan-00, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Any hardware store should carry it, in the "Polishes" section. My local Hardware City (Local Chain, I think) had some for about $3.50. It comes in a little metal bottle. Jeff (24 years ago, 18-Jan-00, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Forgot to mention: So far I've cleaned 7 pieces, and it works pretty well. If you look closely, you can see the imprint of the printing, but more rubbing may be able to remove that. Use a soft cloth (an old t-shirt works), and do something (...) (24 years ago, 18-Jan-00, to lugnet.general)
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(...) naaah.. the textured slopes are _really_ tough. by the time you're completely through, they are no longer textured, but as you said, nice and smooth. i usually save all my brasso-ing for sunday nights while i'm watching fox tv shows. later ~ (...) (24 years ago, 18-Jan-00, to lugnet.general)
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(...) yes, i always give the pieces a good rinse in cool water afterward. the brasso becomes a chalky residue that rinses off. later ~ craig~ (...) (24 years ago, 18-Jan-00, to lugnet.general)
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leggomylego wrote in message ... (...) it (...) are (...) Yes, it's generally best to wash it afterwards to remove the abrasive that Brasso contains. Like Craig says, it can remove the printing quite safely, but I would recommend that you never rub (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jan-00, to lugnet.general)
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craig hamilton wrote in message ... (...) NOONE (...) print (...) I bought an extra set of a UFO set, just to get off the saucer printings without regrets. I used a pencil eraser. It worked but was very hard work. I didn't even finish all the (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jan-00, to lugnet.general)
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Brasso should be a standard bestseller item from LEGO Direct :-) Eric Eric Brok wrote in message ... (...) I (...) will (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jan-00, to lugnet.general)
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