Cleaning up the boiler

Lady Anne's boilder was letting here down. Matt, and slightly greasy, it contrasts with the high-gloss paintwork on the rest of the loco. 

With the body off, I had a go with some Turtle Was "Safe cut" paint restorer. It's T-cut in a different bottle, basically, a very mild abrasive. 

Starting in a spot that would be hidden by the side tanks, I started polishing, and after a few minutes, the paint started to look better. After half an hour, I was pleased with the result. OK, not perfect, but a much better match for the tanks. 

How long will this last once the loco is fired up? No idea, but at least I know how to clean it up again.