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Tried Brass, like Nevr-Dull much better!
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lugnet.general
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Tue, 2 Mar 2004 00:43:56 GMT
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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
news:Htvypo.15Ku@lugnet.com...
> 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
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| (...) 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 (...) (21 years ago, 1-Mar-04, to lugnet.general)
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