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15th Feb 2023, 9:41 pm | #1 |
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Crinkle finish paint reviver?
I've cleaned the front panel on the Eddystone and will be cleaning the case tomorrow. It's not going to be a concourse restoration, as the paint isn't too bad and I want it to retain an element of patina, but it does look a bit “dry/matt”.
Have I read somewhere that baby oil revives the gloss finish, or is there something more suitable, maybe a wax or linseed oil finish? |
15th Feb 2023, 9:45 pm | #2 |
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Re: Crinkle finish paint reviver
I use Armor All, the stuff intended for use on car dashboards, plastic wheel arch trims etc.
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16th Feb 2023, 10:10 am | #3 |
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Re: Crinkle finish paint reviver
If it can be used without getting where it shouldn't, have you tried dishwashing detergent and water, possibly in a strong solution so that is quite viscous? It will take careful sponging to rinse but will remove quite a bit of ingrained dirt. Gentle brushing with a medium bristle brush will help. Check that the paint is not softened during the process.
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16th Feb 2023, 7:14 pm | #4 |
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Re: Crinkle finish paint reviver?
Johnsons Baby Oil does work very well , as I know from experience.
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17th Feb 2023, 9:56 pm | #5 |
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Re: Crinkle finish paint reviver?
Ive given it a scrub with a bit of detergent. Its now clean. I’d forgotten about my “go to” cleaner/polish. Was given a tin when we had the granite worktops done, and it works superbly for radios and the like. Ive ordered a tin.
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18th Feb 2023, 7:03 pm | #6 |
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Re: Crinkle finish paint reviver?
Looks nice!
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