Photos and captions by Nathan BerelowitzNathan wrote:I thought a topic with a difference. I have shown the sequence of cleaning and restoring the 2650 brass plates. I have tried to put them in order so it will start with the name plate first and finish with the cabs sides if I got my number sequences correct.
2650: cleaning her up
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- The nameplate, pronounced "CHENAY", has all the old paint cleaned off.
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- CHEUGNETTE nameplate is now cleaned of all the old paint and now will be wiped clean with thinners. Then a release agent will be painted onto the lettering that must remain as visible brass, whilst the rest will get the paint on it that will form the background.
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- I now use a dishwashing liquid or one can use soap, as a release agent. I apply it with an artist brush.
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- Here we can see the dishwash liquid painted letters and those that still need the liquid to go on as release agent.
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- CHEUGNETTE is now completely sprayed with paint from a spray can. Electric Blue, in this case. When the paint is properly dried, it will be carefully removed from the lettering.
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- With water on it, I find it easier to scratch the lettered paint off by using my fingernail. The water will wash the dishwash liquid away and it actually leaves the brass shinier than using soap.
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- The nameplate is now completed and will dry and soon will be mounted on the headlight bracket of the 19D.
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- Here we repeat the process with the cabside plates. Clean, release agent and spray.
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- The brass lettering now appears after slowly being removed with my finger nail and water!!
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- Getting closer now and looking good.
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- Before and after. One cabside complete and one to go. Lots of hard but rewarding work, but to keep them clean!!
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Re: 2650: cleaning her up
Nathan, you are so multitalented that you astound me! Nice paint job!
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Re: 2650: cleaning her up
But I suppose you had to go for a manicure afterwards to fix your finger nails?!