Thanks for the Autosol recommendation! I've been cleaning track that I bought on ebay with some track cleaning rubbers, and the Autosol is brilliant for that last bit of cleaning, and makes the cars slide over the rails super smoothly.
Great test! Very clear what each method does. Question: after polishing with Autosol, how long did it take to become tarnished again and requiring another polishing?
THOMAS FISKE thanks for the advice. Is this the pad - www.cleaningproducts.net/3m-general-purpose-scouring-pad-red.html?gclid=CjwKCAjwq_vWBRACEiwAEReprKAoqeYqNVaYmMioDKggHlkKy0e2UgmtJj5wc7glYWQXno207lj5RhoCbxAQAvD_BwE 409 cleaning solution seems a US product. Do you know of any other solutions which may be better available in the UK? Richard
Thanks for the Autosol recommendation! I've been cleaning track that I bought on ebay with some track cleaning rubbers, and the Autosol is brilliant for that last bit of cleaning, and makes the cars slide over the rails super smoothly.
there used to be a commercial available track cleaner pad ("T" shaped) which attatched to the front of your slot car. AJ's, I think.
scotchbrite!
Great test! Very clear what each method does. Question: after polishing with Autosol, how long did it take to become tarnished again and requiring another polishing?
Isn't Scalextric nickel-plated and not stainless? If so, I'd be careful with too much of an abrasive treatment.
et le copper tape c est pour les chiens ?
Brake cleaner?
SILVO and elbow grease.
Using a drill is NOT the answer....EVER!!
I use 3M red scrubby pads for the rails, works great. Then clean the entire track with spray 409. Spray the paper towels first, then rub...
THOMAS FISKE thanks for the advice. Is this the pad - www.cleaningproducts.net/3m-general-purpose-scouring-pad-red.html?gclid=CjwKCAjwq_vWBRACEiwAEReprKAoqeYqNVaYmMioDKggHlkKy0e2UgmtJj5wc7glYWQXno207lj5RhoCbxAQAvD_BwE
409 cleaning solution seems a US product. Do you know of any other solutions which may be better available in the UK?
Richard
I also use these for model car bodies before I paint them...
Vinegar and water...
@@Friskee62 No, thank you - I really ought to be getting home.