Cleaning Lionel Prewar Toy trains

[@billkn6hrt941]

Thanks for the idea! Only thing I did differently was use Bar Keepers Friend instead of Comet. Cleaned the metal work just enough, without putting a high buff on it, that you get with metal polish. Just got rid of the tarnish. Also, did not damage the original paint.

[@ivestoys]

When I started with cleanser in hthe 1970s, I was using smooth top stove cleaner. Comet is a bit more cutting, but I've learned not to lean into the car so much and let the cleanser do the work. This is easer than repainting and preserves the original finish.

[@trainshedhobbies]

Hey Harry, your video was exactly what I was looking for. I have 3 Lionel tin plates arriving today. Suspect they will need the same treatment. Thanks a bunch!

[@Donatillo1961]

Great video !!!!!!!!

[@ralphrealto5248]

JESUS NO! WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!?

[@showbizwisconsin8350]

I hope nobody listens to these tips. Another one was putting WD40 in the smoke units as a substitute for smoke pellets

[@brandonrobertkoszela4122]

@@showbizwisconsin8350 What do you recommend? Just the soapy water with the toothbrush I was thinking. Lmk if you have better way. Thanks👍🏻

[@ivestoys]

Show us how you'd clean them.

[@plunkervillerr1529]

Instead of the oven, I used a hair dryer.. You can`t paint touch up after waxing.

[@davidstrainsandlego]

17:07 freshly baked toy train!