[JC Woodman]

Hey all! Having just moved and in dealing with the packing and un-packing of the collection I have noticed that some/many of my polished metal finish models have developed a bit of a "film" or "splotchy" area on the surface.
I attempted to polish it off w/ a soft rag and then a jewelers polish cloth to no apparent effect.
It is not a horrible finish issue, and I am also unclear if this may be some sort of breakdown of any "clear coat" which Corgi may (or may not) apply to the models.
I am wondering if this is some odd oxidation reaction or something??? Or should I go with Al Gore and blame Global Warming?
Has anyone else had this problem? And how do you maintain the finish on these models?

[Warhawk]

I just looked at my P-47 and it has done the same thing. Maybe it's a "self-weathering" feature.

[STARMAN 352ND]

Originally Posted by Warhawk

I just looked at my P-47 and it has done the same thing. Maybe it's a "self-weathering" feature.

I wish he had not said anything about it....Now my Cripes A Mighty is the same way...."self weathering" good one.
I might try my wife's cleaner she uses on her brass State spoon collections.
JP

[Captain Eddie]

I looked at mine, but just through the glass cabinet, did not notice a problem. If I can't see a problem, there IS no problem, right?!

[mustangdriver]

Nice thinking Capt. I like your style.

[timbo]

I've got "Mrs Bonnie" P51. It's never been out of the box and is showing signs of tarnish on both the aircraft and the nose art pannel.

[LzyBns]

Be very careful with what you use and the towel/ rag you use, I have tried a couple of ways using the nose art plate from "Mrs. Bonnie", and have had problems with the "decals" fading/rubbing off. I have used "mild soap, computer wipes, windex, even mag rim cleaner ( getting desperate then.) . The one thing i did learn is to use cheese cloth to wipe with. So far nothing has really worked.

[Black 6]

I had both the "Cripes A'Mighty" and "Bunnie" and got tired of the way the tarnish, once started, could not be stopped, removed or eliminated. I sold them both and will not buy another plane finished in this manner because they are such a pain to care for.

[STARMAN 352ND]

Well if that the case i'm going to need a another Cripes A Mighty Corgi Mustang painted if they made one.
JP

[no4mkit]

Guys, sorry to say but I don't think any amount of polishing is going to solve the problem which is in the metal beneath the clearcoat. I've seen the very same issue in a past career where a product with clearcoat over polished metal tarnished within a year of production. The issue is the porosity of the clear varnish allowing air through to oxidize the metal. Short of stripping off the clear coat I don't think there's anything that can be done I'm afraid. I've got a few Mustangs that are going grey....