Diecast Cleaning

[WickedWheelz]

Hi guys, just want to know if what kind or kinds of cleaning solutions do you use to clean your diecast collections to keep them immaculate. Is there any cleaning agents specifically made for diecasts?

[TexasF355F1]

I don't know of any cleaning agents specifically used for die-casts, but I do know some people use car wax. I really don't know whats good and whats bad. I usually use some kind of towel and water.

[Gafoto]

Try the little microfiber cloths used for cleaning eyeglasses. I've used the spray that usually comes with them but I run out and I never go back for more.... Either way the cloth is really useful.

[WickedWheelz]

I'm currently using microfibre cloths and I have just recently discovered DCW (Die Cast Wax) which is not that bad for cleaning. I've been told that regular car wax is just too corosive for diecasts since diecast paints are not that resilient like the real car paint jobs.

[clean customs]

i got a kit from GMP it has waxes gloves and a nice lil terry cloth it works excellent you could see yourself thats how good it works..

[CRXloon]

I regularly dust mine off with a make-up "blusher" brush, (interior as well; the brush fibres are extremely fine and soft), and then use a good quality car wax on the exterior.

At the moment, i'm getting the best results from Mer: i also use it on my 1:1 car and bike and can thoroughly recommend it.

Originally Posted by WickedWheelz

I've been told that regular car wax is just too corosive for diecasts since diecast paints are not that resilient like the real car paint jobs.

Yeah, i heard this too, but i've not had any problems so far. The thing with Mer is that you put it on with a damp cloth, let it dry and then carefully, (in the case of models), wipe it off. All you get is a fantastic shine and a bit of white dust, so it's a job best done outside.

By the way, do you know how to spot a good quality wax? Basically, if it says on the bottle/tin/whatever that you have to shake well before use, then it's a poor quality one. The good quality stuff, (like Mer, and i daresay many others), is undiluted, pure wax and doesn't need shaking up.

[CRXloon]

Before i forget, can anyone recommend a good cleaner for the windscreen etc?