Swissrail Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 Does anyone have any recommendations for a sealable container that can be used as a stripping bath for rolling stock. My only stipulation being that it would need to be at least 305mm long Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold unravelled Posted June 13, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 13, 2021 I have used some "lock and lock" brand containers which are slightly shorter than your requirements, ( about 295x50x75mm) but bigger ones may be available. Even if the length is the same the diagonal might give what you need. Hth Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted June 13, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 13, 2021 I use Kilner jars, available in all sizes, right up to Mk1 and Mk2 coach lengths. Seal well and prevent evaporation, a necessity here in 30/40+ temperatures. I also keep my tubes of fillers in one and they last for quite a while. Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Andy 53B Posted June 13, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 13, 2021 Have to agree with Dave, I've used the same ones, they easily fit a OO gauge Mk1 coach, the one I use I think is meant for meat (bacon) as it has a removable raised grill that sits in the bottom, so all the paint sits on the bottom below the grill, Cheers Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swissrail Posted June 13, 2021 Author Share Posted June 13, 2021 (edited) Thanks all. Lock n Lock do a 375mm box but it appears only to be available in the Far East. Since I made this post I have found one via Ryman office supplies but it's not airtight. I reckon I can make it airtight by applying some silicone sealant to act as a gasket. I'm stripping Swiss 85' stock so the Lock n Lock bacon box just isn't long enough. Edited June 13, 2021 by Swissrail Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold unravelled Posted June 13, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 13, 2021 Was this the one you found? L&L catalogue HPL846 [3.4L] RECTANGULAR SIZE. 330×131×118mm Listed, but out of stock, by amazon uk, but might be available somewhere. Worth contacting l&l? Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cravensdmufan Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 7 hours ago, Swissrail said: Does anyone have any recommendations for a sealable container that can be used as a stripping bath for rolling stock. My only stipulation being that it would need to be at least 305mm long Glass spaghetti storage jar, for example: Glass Spaghetti Pasta Food Preserving Storage Jar - 2050ml Clip Top Kitchen 5055512084944 | eBay Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swissrail Posted June 16, 2021 Author Share Posted June 16, 2021 (edited) On the subject of stripping paint, does anyone know if what's in Superstrip can be obtained from other sources at less than the exorbitant price Precision charges for it? I have a fifteen year old bottle of the original formula and on the label it says: "Contains butoxyethanol, dimethylcarbonate and isopropylalcohol". I don't really believe Precision have this stuff mixed to order, so they must get it from somewhere...so what is it they ask for that has the above chemical composition which they then bottle, call "Superstrip" and sell at £79 a litre?! Edited June 16, 2021 by Swissrail Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Steven B Posted June 17, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 17, 2021 Have you looked at the Really Useful range? https://www.reallyusefulproducts.co.uk/ They do a 1.5litre box with internal dimensions of 320 x 80 x 60mm. They also sell the Lock & Lock range in the UK. Steven B. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swissrail Posted June 17, 2021 Author Share Posted June 17, 2021 (edited) Thanks for all the ideas people! In the end I built a box out of plasticard that is just the right height, width and depth to house an SBB 85' saloon which at the same time doesn't swallow a ton of (very expensive) Precision Superstrip, although I am going to make my own from now on at a fraction of the cost. Edited June 17, 2021 by Swissrail Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
topnoddy Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 I've had good results using BioStrip 20 myself , plastic safe and £17 a litre tub delivered direct from the manufacture 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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