Dusting

[ferrarijoe]

I am in the middle of a major remodel at home (6500 Sq ft house one room left untouched) my question is what have you guys found is best way to dust your collection. I put most in Tupperware, but some are to big. And drywall dust goes everywhere.

[1930fordpickup]

Have you tried an aquarium turned upside down for the bigger stuff? Swifter helps for me.

Edited September 2, 2014 by 1930fordpickup

[ferrarijoe]

I tried swifter and it catches on mirror and antenna. I have big Rubbermaid containers. But things like my dora and tamiya uss enterprise don't fit. Can't see bing a tank that big just for that. Great idea though. Was thinking of compressed air but not sure if it will work might need to much psi and hurt the model.

[1930fordpickup]

Those mini can for computers might work but they are pricey . If you have an air compressor with a regulator you could turn the air pressure down. Try a wide hobby paint brush around the small parts.

[bobthehobbyguy]

What about covering the big models with saran wrap?

[Ace-Garageguy]

Years ago, I snagged some of my girlfriend's makeup brushes. Some have long bristles and are REALLY soft. No damage to anything so far. A can of dry air, as mentioned, and a soft makeup brush to dislodge the dust, and you're set.

[ferrarijoe]

Thanks guys I will give the tips a try.

[cchapman195]

I just use a hair dryer outside. High output low heat.

[1930fordpickup]

Joe if you need a clean makeup brush head to the dollar store or Sallys beauty supply. Sallys is loaded with things we use. Just be upfront when you walk in the door with what you need at Sallys they are a great help .

[Jantrix]

  On 9/2/2014 at 11:41 PM, Ace-Garageguy said:

Years ago, I snagged some of my girlfriend's makeup brushes. Some have long bristles and are REALLY soft. No damage to anything so far. A can of dry air, as mentioned, and a soft makeup brush to dislodge the dust, and you're set.

Yep, x2.

[Art Anderson]

  On 9/2/2014 at 10:17 PM, bobthehobbyguy said:

What about covering the big models with saran wrap?

Saran Wrap (or any other "cling wrap" is made from PVC, which has a high level of plasticizer in it in order to make it very flexible, and cling to itself. The problem here with using it to "protect" a plastic model is that Saran Wrap will attack and soften any paint job, from acrylics to enamels to lacquers, much like the once-dreaded "Revell Tire Disease" of years ago.

Art

[ferrarijoe]

Went and bought the makeup brushes work great. Got mine at target a 4 pack of different sizes was $10