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Old 08-31-2005, 09:50 AM   #1
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I recently purchased a StarJets American Airlines 747-100 with the chrome finish. Unfortunately the finish has become rather dull, does anyone know what I could use to restore the shine without damaging the model?
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I recently purchased a StarJets American Airlines 747-100 with the chrome finish. Unfortunately the finish has become rather dull, does anyone know what I could use to restore the shine without damaging the model?

Gasoline and a wire brush...
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Old 08-31-2005, 04:14 PM   #3
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I'm sure an acid dip would clean that bird up well!! Unsure why but I love these posts.
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I'm sure an acid dip would clean that bird up well!! Unsure why but I love these posts.
Hmm you may be on to something, I've seen how fizzy drinks can clean coins, wonder if immersing it in Coca-Cola or Dr Pepper would work?

By the way is that your missus in your avatar?
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Hmm you may be on to something, I've seen how fizzy drinks can clean coins, wonder if immersing it in Coca-Cola or Dr Pepper would work?

By the way is that your missus in your avatar?
That's a negative on the missus...but she's still cute!
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I asked him about that hottie about 3 weeks ago, Aggreed she is fiiiine
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