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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 (...) (21 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 (...) (21 years ago, 1-Mar-04, to lugnet.general)

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