Weathering product that can be removed.

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I am thinking about trying my hand at some weathering on a LGB boxcar. I would like to know if there is a product that can be put on and then later washed off with some soapy warm water, and the plastic will be back to new looking. Thanks in advance for any help and advice you all give.
 
I would try artist's chalk's...
<Greg posted as I was typing / dozing..>
 
Agree with both Greg and Phil - weathering chalks are normally fixed with a topcoat of something clear to STOP them washing/wiping off in use, so if you don't do that then they should come off just fine when you actually need them to....

Jon.
 
Chalks, pastels and weathering powders..even tempura powder paint...I have even used fine dust from very dry earth/clay.... All will just wash way without a topcoat of matt varnish.
It is a great way of practicing how to weather.
Just remember that if you are practicing on any motorised (loco etc ) or stock that has lighting wiring etc, to be careful when washing off the weathering. Use a nice large soft brush like a make-up brush etc.
 
Soft art pastels won't rub off as quick as chalks.
They come in earthy colours and you can buy them separately.
Pan pastels look interesting because you can apply them with a brush etc.
 
Just remember that what ever powder, pastel, dust, etc you use, if you do decide to seal it with a matt varnish coat, the effect will be knocked back and seem to partially disappear... in fact dust and chalk disappear the most.
The good thing is to see how much seemingly disappears and then apply a little more and then a thin coat of varnish and perhaps a little more.
This way you can build up the levels and use different hues to give a more realistic effect.
 
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