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Re: Brasso again! (Was Re: Quarter-dome UFO Hulls, No Print)
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lugnet.general
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Tue, 18 Jan 2000 13:58:16 GMT
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Paul Baulch wrote:
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> leggomylego wrote in message ...
> > 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?
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> 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 too hard as the abrasive can
> theoretically attack the ABS. I noticed that a couple of my saucer pieces
> had strange surface markings afterwards, where I'd gotten impatient and
> rubbed really vigorously. That being said, a couple of barely noticable
> markings is a HUGE improvement over the original hideous printing.... ;-)
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.
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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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