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Posted: Sunday, December 21, 2003 - 03:59 AM UTC
Is there a solution of some type that you can soak etched parts in to remove the mold release agents? I've heard about heating parts and scotch-brite, but just wondered if there was something you could soak them in and just walk away for awhile. Thanks, Tom #:-)
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Posted: Sunday, December 21, 2003 - 11:27 PM UTC
try using some kitchen cleaner or engine degreaser for your car these should do the tricjk may be rub them in with an old tooth brush just rember to rinse them off afterwards
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Posted: Sunday, December 21, 2003 - 11:44 PM UTC
See if you can get hold of MEK (Methyl ethyl ketone or Isobutanone-2 with is proper name). Probably at your local hardware store, sold there as degreaser.

DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT use MEK on plastic, it will melt the stuff (you can use it to glue plastic). Also use it in a well ventilated area, because it has some health issues, but boy does it desolve grease and mold release agents.

Kris
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Posted: Sunday, December 21, 2003 - 11:49 PM UTC
I use metholated spirits and an old tooth brush. The metho is good as it evaporates and leaves no oily residue.
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Posted: Monday, December 22, 2003 - 07:20 AM UTC
Thanks, guys. You've given me some trails to follow and I'll get started right away. Merry Christmas to all. (:-)
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Posted: Monday, December 22, 2003 - 09:24 PM UTC

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Thanks, guys. You've given me some trails to follow and I'll get started right away. Merry Christmas to all. (:-)



You dont have to pound any trail farther than your KITCHEN. Its called Vinegar. Works every time, Its cheap, and Its not a hazard liquid. Tod
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Posted: Tuesday, December 23, 2003 - 05:18 AM UTC
To elaborate on Rotorhead67's post, vinger will provide a surface that takes paint better, something to bite.
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Posted: Tuesday, December 23, 2003 - 05:57 AM UTC

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I've heard about heating parts



This works, but don't overdo it. Heating the brass would take away it's strength.

Hot water with a piece of a tablet you use in the dish washer does the trick.... This also is very helpful for cleaning kits prior to airbrushing / painting them.
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Posted: Tuesday, December 23, 2003 - 06:16 AM UTC
More good stuff. No wonder this is such a great site.
RotorHead67
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Posted: Tuesday, December 23, 2003 - 08:32 AM UTC
ETCH:
The Vinegar removes all the solutions involved in the etch process and the heating,
tempers the etch to allow it to be bent more easily and controlable. This hole Feat is accomplished with ease when using a Photo Etch bending tool. The piece will bend easier
without becoming brittle and braking at the bend.
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