JLTRT Class 44 Build

[Mr Grumpy]

Hi Andrew,
This rubbing compound from Halfords is great if used carefully. I have got rid of many a paint run!!
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/...5625&langId=-1&productId=170783&storeId=10001

 

[oldravendale]

Hi Andrew,
This rubbing compound from Halfords is great if used carefully. I have got rid of many a paint run!!
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/...5625&langId=-1&productId=170783&storeId=10001

Oh Mr Grumpy!

Please explain the process! The paint runs I have on one of my locos needs rubbing down with a bastard file to start with.

Brian

 

[Mr Grumpy]

.....you obviously paint in the same fashion as me
Before going all out for a complete rub down to bare metal /plastic/resin I will wait for the paint to dry, and while holding the body under slow running water or in a bowl of water, using gentle circular motion, rub with 1500 grit wet or dry paper. Be patient, and gradually the run will sand back. Once level, continue with 2500 and then 3500 grit paper. I tend to give all my paintwork a good going over with 3500 anyway.
The other way is to use Halfords rubbing compound in gentle circular motions. Be VERY gentle. All this takes a while, but can save a whole lot of time and effort masking and re spraying.
I have mostly used the above on cellulose paint, but achieved good results with enamel. (Enamel took a lot more patience as you can easily take off the top coat with the rubbing compound.)
If all goes belly up, you can revert to plan A and re spray!

Good luck!!

 

[oldravendale]

Thanks for the advice. I'll give it a go.

The loco in question is a Black 5 and it's the varnish coat which has run. It's been drying for a couple of years now, so should be hard enough!

The reason I want to avoid stripping, rubbing down and repainting, if I can avoid doing so, is because of the expensive Fox lining kit I used. Of course I could re-line by hand, but that would mean stripping the perfectly well painted and varnished tender as well!

Decisions, decisions.

Brian

 

[Andrew Thompson]

Well gentlemen I took the bull by the horns and rubbed down the affected areas as their was also some orange peel effect on the nose and will give it re spray tomorrow and potentially give the yellow another coat .

Andrew

 

[Mr Grumpy]

Hi Brian,
I haven't used this process on varnish, but isn't it just colourless paint?
Please be VERY gentle and patient!
I am none of the above and it usually turns out fine. You may notice after using the 3500 grit on the repair, the rest of the loco may look a little rough though!
I forgot to mention, if using the rubbing compound, use a tiny amount on a soft lint free white cloth and rinse afterwards.
Really hope it works for you, perhaps try the technique on a lesser model for first?
ATB,
Richard

 

[oldravendale]

Lesser model?? What's a lesser model?? All hand built with loving care!

But thanks for the heads up. I'll give it a go.

B

 

[Mr Grumpy]

.....just crawling back under my stone.....

 

[oldravendale]

Please don't do that! We need your continuing assistance.



B

 

[Andrew Thompson]

Just realized I never posted any photos of the finished loco . The new owner is a far better painter than me and decided to have ago himself before adding the decals and name plates etc . Loco was finished about 12 months a go so may have had a few knocks but looking pretty good .