Cleaning: How To Best Clean Tin Litho?

[spirou]

Hi Alphadromers. I received today the Robby space patrol "bus" i talked about in a previous topic. He is a little bit dirty from ages in attic I guess. I d like to clean him up and would like to have your advice on best product/ways to clean tin litho

Thanks beforehand for your feedbaclks

[robert]

Hey Spirou

I use both Novus 1 fine scratch remover and Novus Plastic cleaner. Both work well on litho. Just be careful with the Novus 1, as it is a mild abrasive. The plastic cleaner buffs out to a nice shine.

[SH MIKE]

I use Carnauba car wax. It works great. I have seen it lift thin surface rust right off a toy.

[spirou]

Thanks for the help, guys. I ll post some pictures when finish cjeaning it

[robothunter]

Windex. Fantastic works well too. I'm not kidding. No, really. I'm serious. Gets off the surface grease and light rust and as long as you wipe it right off with a soft cloth there's no harm done. You wouldn't beleive the things I've cleaned like this. Then a light coating of Hopp's #9 Gun Oil.

Go on. I dare you.......... ;)

[Dirk]

YES INDEED! PAT is right. I also use a WINDOW or GLASS cleaner ( here VISS ), when a toy is very dirty from the ages. GLASS cleaner is very good to clean the toy when it is fatty - greasy and brings out and very clear and shiny litho again. BALLISTOL is normaly for cleaning weapons - it is a bit oily and good for cleaning and protecting the old lithoes. For all plastic parts I use only ARMOR ALL - to get no chemical reaction with the toys. Those 3 I would recommend - don't use any cleaner containing abrasing particels.

But be CAREFULL! Some toys or lithoes are really sensitive again all cleaning methods. I remember that my first Atomic Robot Man - loose some paint, while I was trying to clean him! So please be carefull and try to make a little attempt on a little part - or the inside - first. :)