DirtAngler
Elite Member
What's the best way to clean and salvage matchbox cars that were buried in dirt and mud for years?
Besxt way to salvage matchbox cars
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SamFisher
Elite Member
Let em soak in water...for days if needed.
ct01r
Forum Supporter
I use a waterpik to get the dirt out in the nook and crannies. Unfortunately, they still look like the dickens from all the decay. But at least it's "clean" decay! Curt
DIGGER27
In Memory Of
DirtAngler,
Once again I have to remind you guys of the best way to get these things clean.
Ask for the "By Hand" detail service.
It costs a little extra, but I hear they do a very nice job!
Ok, fine!
Real answer... soak in a bucket of water with a some soap for awhile to loosen everything up.
Once again I have to remind you guys of the best way to get these things clean.
Ask for the "By Hand" detail service.
It costs a little extra, but I hear they do a very nice job!
Ok, fine!
Real answer... soak in a bucket of water with a some soap for awhile to loosen everything up.
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JIM BL
Full Member
Cleaning finds idea
I have found that the dishwasher does a great job of cleaning matchbox cars and any dirt covered finds. I put them in the silverware holder.
I have found that the dishwasher does a great job of cleaning matchbox cars and any dirt covered finds. I put them in the silverware holder.
DIGGER27
In Memory Of
So how long have you been single, Jim?
Steely_Ray
Forum Supporter
If this were Facebook, I would have "liked" that. Haha
close enough
kireta
Forum Supporter
I have found tons of matchbox cars and I clean mine with a toothbrush and dish washing soap.Works great
JIM BL
Full Member
IVE BEEN HAPPILY MARRIED FOR A LONG TIME. I HAVE A VERY UNDERSTANDING WIFE. PUTTING FINDS IN THE DISHWASHER IS PROBALLY ONE THE LEAST WEIRD THINGS I DO!!
YOU KNOW YOURE A REDNECK IF....,WOULD BE JUST REGULAR LIFE!!
Steely_Ray
Forum Supporter
Damn, my ears hurt!
mr_hippie
Senior Member
Don't think I ever found one I thought was worth cleaning.
stringfrenzy
Junior Member
I normally just leave the ones I find soak in water for a bit then run them a time or 2 through the ultrasonic cleaner. Works pretty well for me.
Th3 Offspring
Full Member
Here is one that i found that i just hit with water and a boiling hydrogen peroxide bath..the wheels still spin and original paint is still there!
