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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 14:19:51 GMT
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In lugnet.general, Scott Edward Sanburn writes:
> Paul Baulch wrote:
> >
> > 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.... ;-)
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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!
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> Scott S.
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
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