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Re: Have i messed up my white parts?
Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2013 9:07 am
by ROH73
Most aqueous degreasers use sodium hydroxide (lye) as the main active ingredient, which is a base. For nylon, too long of exposure to strong bases can do what 'Charlie don't surf' described. I would try wiping the parts with mineral oil and then cleaning them again with a mild dishwashing detergent. In the U.S., Dawn works really well. Boiling the parts afterward will help as well. Probably not cosmetically, but it will help put some moisture (and flexibility) back into the plastic.
Have fun in the snow!!
Re: Have i messed up my white parts?
Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2013 9:23 am
by THEYTOOKMYTHUMB
Caine wrote:ROH73 wrote:We have about 4-6 inches of snow today so i'm staying home to go out and play with my daughter
Don't let anyone sell you a Lemon Snowcone!
Re: Have i messed up my white parts?
Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2013 9:28 am
by Charlie don't surf
THEYTOOKMYTHUMB wrote:Caine wrote:ROH73 wrote:We have about 4-6 inches of snow today so i'm staying home to go out and play with my daughter
Don't let anyone sell you a Lemon Snowcone!
What's wrong with lemon?
Re: Have i messed up my white parts?
Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2013 9:32 am
by THEYTOOKMYTHUMB
Charlie don't surf wrote:What's wrong with lemon?
Well, nothing I guess if it's a legitimate proprietor of a Snowcone stand, but if it's one of your so-called buddies... proceed with caution!
Re: Have i messed up my white parts?
Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2013 10:55 am
by ROH73
Re: Have i messed up my white parts?
Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2013 11:01 am
by Charlie don't surf
that's why all parts turned yellow
Re: Have i messed up my white parts?
Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2013 4:38 pm
by Caine
Great day in the snow, far to deep and powdery for any rc action in it. One long day and one very tired and stroppy daughter later. I can report i managed to steer clear of lemon snow cones and managed to take my mind off messing up some precious parts
Re: Have i messed up my white parts?
Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2013 6:15 pm
by Caine
ROH73 wrote:Most aqueous degreasers use sodium hydroxide (lye) as the main active ingredient, which is a base. For nylon, too long of exposure to strong bases can do what 'Charlie don't surf' described. I would try wiping the parts with mineral oil and then cleaning them again with a mild dishwashing detergent. In the U.S., Dawn works really well. Boiling the parts afterward will help as well. Probably not cosmetically, but it will help put some moisture (and flexibility) back into the plastic.
Have fun in the snow!!
When you say mineral oil is it the same kinda stuff they use for oiling wooden chopping boards etc?
Re: Have i messed up my white parts?
Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2013 12:47 pm
by ROH73
I think so. Here's an example:
http://www.amazon.com/Vi-Jon-Inc-S0883-Mineral-Oil/dp/B001B2RG1C
Baby oil is also mineral oil, but it usually has a flowery scent added to it. So if you want your parts to smell good, use baby oil
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In any case, mineral oil is clear, so it won't stain, and it won't harm the nylon, but it may give some oily-ness back to the plastic and clean up the chalky spots.
Re: Have i messed up my white parts?
Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2013 4:02 pm
by Caine
ROH73 wrote:I think so. Here's an example:
http://www.amazon.com/Vi-Jon-Inc-S0883-Mineral-Oil/dp/B001B2RG1C
Baby oil is also mineral oil, but it usually has a flowery scent added to it. So if you want your parts to smell good, use baby oil
.
In any case, mineral oil is clear, so it won't stain, and it won't harm the nylon, but it may give some oily-ness back to the plastic and clean up the chalky spots.
Excellent, thank you for your help, will report back once i have had time to have a go at sorting them out
