Space News
space history and artifacts articles

Messages
space history discussion forums

Sightings
worldwide astronaut appearances

Resources
selected space history documents

  collectSPACE: Messages
  Models & Toys
  Cleaning yellowed wooden space models

Post New Topic  Post A Reply
profile | register | preferences | faq | search

next newest topic | next oldest topic
Author Topic:   Cleaning yellowed wooden space models
JBoe
Member

Posts: 959
From: Churchton, MD
Registered: Oct 2012

posted 04-07-2018 09:59 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for JBoe   Click Here to Email JBoe     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I recently purchased a small shuttle model that appears to be without the external tank and SRBs, but the model is really yellowed from age.

Is there any way to restore it to a more brighter condition without damaging the decals? Thanks!

dsenechal
Member

Posts: 539
From:
Registered: Dec 2002

posted 04-07-2018 10:44 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for dsenechal   Click Here to Email dsenechal     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Without seeing the model it's difficult to tell how it was finished, but many models have a clear coat applied after the decals are affixed. If that is the case, try a product called Flitz. It is a super-fine polishing compound. If the yellowing is a surface discoloration of the clear coat, that should help.

If there is not a clear coat, carefully cleaning the model with a soft wet cloth and mild hand soap may help. If the yellow is actually in the paint itself, you may have to live with it.

I'd recommend not using Flitz or any other polishing compound if the model is not clear coated, and especially not on exposed decals. Good luck.

All times are CT (US)

next newest topic | next oldest topic

Administrative Options: Close Topic | Archive/Move | Delete Topic
Post New Topic  Post A Reply
Hop to:

Contact Us | The Source for Space History & Artifacts

Copyright 2020 collectSPACE.com All rights reserved.


Ultimate Bulletin Board 5.47a





advertisement