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18/01/2014 4:09 pm
FM 1/12 1907 Rolls Royce silver plated plastic parts......
I recently bought a MIB never displayed and the lower frame of the windshield is showing some tarnish.
Anybody know of a safe way to remove tarnish from silver plated plastic parts?
19/01/2014 7:45 am
i have the same issues with mine Richard on the frame and other parts as well.
I used a liquid silver polish on a Q tip but to be honest it only removed about 30-40% of the oxidation. I just accept that thats what it IS now and live with it! Some of my other parts are tarnished too so if the frame is your only issue be glad. -
19/01/2014 7:54 am
Forgot to mention .....
You had asked what numbers we had .... I took it out of the box last week. I forgot exactly but it was something like 4137 or 4173 I wonder how many of these they made total??? You seldom see them for sale which would indicate a FAR lower production run, but perhaps this being so large only was bought by real, true collectors to be enjoyed till they leave this earth! Just a thought.
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19/01/2014 1:15 pm
Phil, I tried Novus #2 ..................................
and it works well on silver plated parts that are not too tarnished and it gives shine. Maybe I should try Novus #3 on the windshield frame.
19/01/2014 8:19 pm
At least that proves its real...
...I wonder why FM didn't clear coat it? One thing FM did that was a brilliant secret was spray clear coat on pewter, sterling silver, silver plated collectibles. The coating was completely undetectable. FM coins and medals look brand new from the 70's because of this and you can't tell they have been coated.
19/01/2014 11:04 pm
I wish they had done this to my Rolls
Its still a beautiful model dont get me wrong!
19/01/2014 11:06 pm
Richard did you notice when you pull on the hand brake lever .....
That there are cables on both sides of the car that actually move simutaneously in and out! A neat little feature