Jack374 Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Hi all... this a bogie off a second hand Bachmann cl 57 in DRS livery; It may not be too clear on the pic., but it is COVERED in a greasy/oily substance, which the dust sticks to. This is a problem as I intend to weather this model, and am worried about the finish I will acheive. So...does anybody know of (preferably) a product I can soak the bogie in, so it is free of grease...or a spray (or similar) that I can use? (Also be greatful to know how easy it is to use and your experiences of it.) TIA Jack. (EDIT: spellings) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bike2steam Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 I use Halfords Surface Cleaner for all degreasing, and paint prep work on both metal, and plastic, a fine quick spray is all that is needed on plastic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill badger Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Try washing soda - very cheap in most supermarkets, often in a green packet next to the laundry powder. Make up as per packet instructions. Works wonders on brass kits during and after the build, oily car parts and anything else similar. It does seem to leave sound paint intact, but I'd make sure before soaking anything important. Rinse and repeat if necessary, thorough final rinse and dry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torr Giffard LSWR 1951-71 Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 ...wipe it with kitchen roll dabbed in lighter fluid...effective degreaser. Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Happy Hippo Posted February 1, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 1, 2014 Ultrasonic cleaner? Very cheap from Aldi when they have them in stock. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
corax67 Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) or lighter fluid in conjunction with cotton buds or a cloth - in a well ventilated area. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thane of Fife Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I use the green bag with washing soda crystals inside for degreasing and cleaning metal after soldering etc. It's effective and very cheap. I keep the expensive spray can of IPA for more delicate things like CDs/DVDs. I did purchase a defluxing spray from an electronics shop, but found it not as good as washing soda, and much more expensive. Enjoy your Sunday Thane of Fife Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs4 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Hi Jack It's a wise precaution otherwise the paint doesn't stick. I recently had a couple of 66s apart and just washed the bogie frames in the kitchen sink with "fairy liquid" (other similar products are available...) then left to thoroughly dry before airbrushing. I may have used a toothbrush lightly on each to ensure the grease was washed off. Regards Nick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack374 Posted February 2, 2014 Author Share Posted February 2, 2014 Thank you everyone for taking the time to reply... Mum is going to tesco today, so I'll ask her to get me a bag of washing soda, but first I'll see if fairy liquid does the job... Got some of that! Many, many thanks Jack. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xerces Fobe2 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Lighter fuel as stated above however beware as it is highly flammable, so use in small amounts and keep well away from any potential ignition sources including low voltage electrical power supplies. Nigel. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 If all else fails, I swear by Wickes Paintbrush Cleaner, the blue liquid. Soak, and brush with an old paintbrush/toothbrush, then was in hot water and washing up liquid, it will remove even the thickest grease, and is bio-degradeable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzyo Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Green Cillit bang, spray on add hot water wash using a paint brush, rinse in hot water. OzzyO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack374 Posted February 2, 2014 Author Share Posted February 2, 2014 Thank you everyone, Today I tried washing them in a bowl with fairy liquid and water......they look OK, but the real test will come when I try to weather them..... Thanks for all the replies, Jack Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bike2steam Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 and just washed the bogie frames in the kitchen sink with "fairy liquid" (other similar products are available...) then left to thoroughly dry before airbrushing. Thank you everyone, Today I tried washing them in a bowl with fairy liquid and water......they look OK, but the real test will come when I try to weather them..... Thanks for all the replies, Jack Not a good idea, such products contain 'lanolin', which isn't conducive to a good paint finish. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack374 Posted February 9, 2014 Author Share Posted February 9, 2014 Ah, Ok, would it still hinder the results if I then washed them thoroughly in just water to get all the Fairy Liquid off? Thanks for the reply BTW, Jack. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Water on it's own isn't good at removing grease. Hence all the adverts for dishwasher powders/tablets with "excellent grease cleaning properties". Note to advertisers: I don't want my grease clean...I want it REMOVED!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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