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tupolev
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Posted: Wednesday, April 01, 2009 - 01:31 AM UTC
Hi all
Is there a chemical available for chemically blackenning Fruimodel tracks.
I see thst there is something available in the USA but I cant find anything here in England. Many thanks
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Charlie
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Posted: Wednesday, April 01, 2009 - 01:53 AM UTC
You can try this stuff

Blacken It


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alanmac
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Posted: Wednesday, April 01, 2009 - 02:24 AM UTC
Hi Charlie

There was a company in the UK that listed Blacken It as Rick suggested and I'd recommended their site before, but on checking now it doesn't appear to be listed any more.

An alternative is to try the method described in this thread, of equal parts white vinegar and thick bleach.

DIY Blacken-It

Haven't tried it myself as I don't own any Fruil tracks, but it looks okay.

Alan
tupolev
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Posted: Wednesday, April 01, 2009 - 11:18 AM UTC
Hi Guys
Many thanks problem solved.
Best wishes
Charlie
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Posted: Wednesday, April 01, 2009 - 12:21 PM UTC
Charlie Make sure you clean they really well to get of any mold release. Soak 'em in vinegar for a while and give ' em a scrub with an old toothbrush. If you use the Blacken-It after you put them together...DON"T GLUE THE PINS YET. you will have little silver spots that are not getting blackened. And how do I know this...
tupolev
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Posted: Thursday, April 02, 2009 - 12:19 PM UTC
Hi Marc
Guess what I have gone and done. And yes I was gonna use Blacken it, or something similar thats available in the UK.How did you get rid of the little silver spots.?
Best wishes
Charlie
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