Re: is it necessary to wash e-brass before painting ?

Apr 01, 2004 5 Replies



> >E-brass has obviously been through chemicals, but nothing is ever said about
> >cleansing it prior to painting, but by its very nature, the parts are often
> >ultra fine and cleansing is going to be tricky if not impossible. >
> I soak my PE parts in lacquer thinner for a few minutes. Not
> recommended for pre-painted sets of course!
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IMO they're both poor substitutes for lacquer thinner, which I think is called cellulose thinners in the UK.

I'll second that recommendation about cleaning brass etch with lacquer thinner.

Bill Shuey

I personally think Brake Cleaner is much better, as it leaves zero residue. (even lacquer thinner leaves a little bit residue behind)

A good light sanding dosnt hurt either, and gets corrosion off old brass, and copper PE parts.

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