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Re: Removing print with Brasso
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lugnet.general
Date: 
Mon, 1 Mar 2004 07:13:00 GMT
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In lugnet.general, Mike Kollross wrote:
> The topic has come up a few times and I've used the technique myself with great
> success.  I recently bought a bunch of the NBA sets that were massively
> discounted.  Along with the brick and plate, I found myself with piles of parts
> I would be hard pressed to use.  I wondered if Brasso could be used to remove
> the print from the 1x6x5 clear backboard with print.
> 
> As long as you go slow and apply very little pressure the print comes off and
> the brick stays clear and shinny.  Not the least bit "fogged".  I removed the
> NBA logo as a test.  It took about 15 mins of very light rubbing to remove the
> print.  With the rectangle removed they might make OK windows.  At least more
> useful than before.
> 
> Side by side with logo removed from the left brick
> http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/MK-Ultra71/misc/Brasso/129_2924.jpg
> 
> Close up of removed logo.  Pics a little blurry.
> http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/MK-Ultra71/misc/Brasso/129_2931.jpg
> 
> Just thought I'd share.
> 
> Mike

I've just started using brasso too and I use a dry cloth to scrub the printings
off.  I've seen no scratches or blur in my transparent parts and I don't do
lightly on the scrubbing.  My suggestion is to use a soft cloth, something that
can't scratch plastc even if you go firmly, and, well, go firmly :-)

But testing on a small area is always best.

I've recently bought NBA sets too in discounts at local Wal-Mart.  25$CDN for
the Ultimate NBA stadium.  Neat!

Terry



Message has 1 Reply:
  Tried Brass, like Nevr-Dull much better!
 
It comes in a big dark blue can is basically a giant beige cotton ball soaked in a solution. It's easier to use and works faster, IMO. Dave Besides, Brasso gives me Army flashbacks! Brrrr! "Terry Prosper" <t@rotule.qc.ca> wrote in message (...) (23 years ago, 2-Mar-04, to lugnet.general)

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The topic has come up a few times and I've used the technique myself with great success. I recently bought a bunch of the NBA sets that were massively discounted. Along with the brick and plate, I found myself with piles of parts I would be hard (...) (23 years ago, 1-Mar-04, to lugnet.general)

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