Hello all, Was reading ME V98 p502, and article by K.N.Harris "Making Hand-Wheels for Models" in which he gives his solution to protecting bright steelwork from rusting. He says wipe over with a greasy rag, NOT an oily one, as it is of little use in this instance. The wheels where 3/4" dia with spokes of 1/16" dia. His solution is as follows: "Take a piece of soft linen and wrap up in it a lump of vaseline, knead it and knead it until the whole fabric is completely impregnated; add a few drops of sweet oil and thoroughly knead it again. Keep in tin and use to wipe over bright steel work; use with care and discretion . . . . " Sweet oil? Essential oils maybe? Any suggestions? My solution to long term rust prevention is to spray the part/s with chain oil. Pretty tenacious stuff. Reading these early issues of ME certainly whiles away the time in a most agreeable way. Cheers GeoffH Norfolk - UK not VA
K.N.Harris - Sweet oil
Sep 03, 2004
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Could be sweet almond oil? There's a variation on this theme for protecting brass from tarnishing
- though it's been my experience that it just leads to the metal becoming grimy with all the dust that adheres to the oiled surface.
Any objection to a coat of clear spray lacquer? The stuff sold in car accessory shops as ( strangely enough ) 'wheel lacquer' is ideal.
Regards,
I would use the clear lacquer spray here or if pocket deep enough, gold plate. Remember someone having his loco dome gold plated. He never had to polish it - ever!
Not for permanent protection no, but not so sure for temporary. Wouldn't it be difficult/annoying to get off in a hurry (nearly spelt that hurrey) GeoffH
On Fri, 3 Sep 2004 11:56:48 +0000 (UTC), GeoffH wrote, amongst other things:
Vegetable oil. Typically olive oil.
Mark Rand RTFM
Thanks Mark. Anyone like to hazard a guess as to why he did not like wiping over with straight oil? GeoffH
Wouldn't go roung the bend?
Smart arse. Good reply :-)). GeoffH
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