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Re: Tips on cleaning
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lugnet.general
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Fri, 11 May 2001 15:08:28 GMT
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Tom Stangl wrote:
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> In lugnet.general, Ken Gee writes:
> > This method has been posted on Lugnet several times before--if you really have
> > stubborn stains that won't come off, even with repeated washing, try using
> > BRASSO polish solution (this is typically used to polish metals and can be
> > acquired easily from any store). Although you will not get the original clean
> > and shine of a new Lego piece, you'll be satified with the results.
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> > NOTE: I would not recommend using this on printed pieces.
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> This won't always work on non-printed pieces. Some stains can go all the way
> through the ABS, especially sun "fading" on white bricks. I have a stack of
> white parts at home that are permanently light tan (too light to match Lego
> tan, unfortunately). No amount of bleaching/cleaning will do anything for
> them, as the "stain" goes all the way through the ABS.
Sounds like you have great "stone" pieces to make an old-looking rock
wall :)
--
Thomas Main
main@appstate.edu
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| (...) This won't always work on non-printed pieces. Some stains can go all the way through the ABS, especially sun "fading" on white bricks. I have a stack of white parts at home that are permanently light tan (too light to match Lego tan, (...) (25 years ago, 10-May-01, to lugnet.general)
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