Guys,
I have some really high-quality postwar Lionel boxes. However, over the years they have gotten dusty and maybe a little dirty (just MINOR smudges)
Is there a safe, reliable way of cleaning these? I believe that the are a form of cardboard. I plan on cleaning the standard orange/blue middle classic boxes.
No brown engine boxes.
Thanks,
You might check with a larger antique shop. One that deals with restorations…they can probably tell you what will work without affecting the finish. If they can’t help them maybe a museum (they are constantly maintaining and preserving their collection) or a coin shop that also deal in paper money or stamps.
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I think I remember an article that CTT did on that very subject a while back. I’m pretty sure it was last summer or there abouts. They also talked about the tape on them too.
I kind of remember something like that but can not see to locate it.
Let me see if I can find it ! I’ll let you know in a little bit !!
Ok, I found it !! It’s on page 48 of the October 2005 issue of CTT !! “How to restore old train boxes”. Hope this helps !!
Thanks, John
Cool thanks!
Do you actually have the issue and does it say anything about cleaning…or simply repair?
Not much on cleaning. Mostly restoring tears or rips & how to glue them & remove old unwanted tape, fix frayed corners, that kind of stuff.
Well, I guess the best thing to do is just to buy clean boxes in the 1st place!
99% of the boxes I have are just awesome but they make me sneez!