Preserving finishes

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29 November 2012 at 17:17 #105021
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Hello all. Recently purchased a live steam model – new build. Eyesight is not so good these days so it was only when I got it home and put on my "inspectors" spectacles that I realised how badly finished it was. Crude machining and poor finishes all over. So bad in fact that I have stripped it down (what a bl***y mess) and it sits on my bench waiting for rework where possible and replacement where necessary. I know, my fault, I should have had the right specs on.

Before I start work on tarting this piece up can I pick brains on finishes? I have read about powder coating and it sounds good but is there an easier way of sealing in finishes? Putting it simply, if I get a nice shiny finish on some brass or steel components, how do I ensure they stay that way = preferably long term?

Thanks – Stuart
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29 November 2012 at 17:17 #22355
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How to keep it shiny long term
29 November 2012 at 19:29 #105028
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You have no PP so do not know where you are I have a complete system for spray painting and willing to let you use it FOC, only provisio is that you supply your own materials. Can advise on finish but steer away from WD40.

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Bob
2 December 2012 at 08:41 #105231
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Thanks for the offer Bob but I think I am going to experiment by getting my laquers out and coating my part.Stuart
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