Inox MX3 track cleaner, United Kingdom suppliers?

[Geordielad]

Anyone know a supplier in the UK who supplies the product "Inox MX3" used to clean track.

I have seen quite a few reviews all praising this product, I can get it from Australia or the USA, but very expensive.

Any nod in the right direction would be appreciated, Bill. 

[n9]

According to Charlie Bishop, DCC Train Automation stocks it although a search there only brings back MX8 and MX4 variants for me. Might be worth dropping them a line though.

 

 

But a google.co.uk search for "Inox MX3" also lists one or two other suppliers to try like:

 

https://www.pendleslotracing.co.uk/inox-mx3-lubricant-spray-bottle-125ml.html

 

Edited January 20 by n9
typo

[dasatcopthorne]

What you want is WD40 'Contact Cleaner'

Its brilliant but a good alternative is genuine 'White Spirit'.

 

A fairly exhaustive test was published in Model Railroad Hobbyist a while back. I cannot find it again now, but I went straight out and bought a can and I out use anything else now. The test included many common fluids used for cleaning rail and this came out tops.

 

Dave.

Edited January 20 by dasatcopthorne

[n9]

27 minutes ago, dasatcopthorne said:

What you want is WD40 'Contact Cleaner'

Its brilliant but a good alternative is genuine 'White Spirit'.

 

I test was published in Model Railroad Hobbyist a while back. I cannot find it again now, but I went straight out and bought a can and I out use anything else now.

 

Dave.

 

I've been tempted by these products, but they usually come with a warning regarding traction tyres. Have you found that to be a problem?

Edited January 20 by n9

[Mike Buckner]

I've been using White Spirit for years now.  It dries quickly. I don't know if it leaves any kind of residue - but I do know that it hasn't caused any problems to my locos with traction tyres.

[dasatcopthorne]

I've found the original article that convinced me.

 

https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/mrhpub.com/2019-05-may/online/index.html?page=9

 

Also notice the 'Mineral Spirit' is fairly high on the list. Called White Spirit here in the UK.

Dave.

Edited January 20 by dasatcopthorne

[Gilbert]

I've switched to White Spirit from IPA having read similar articles. Very happy so far. I've tried Inox - I bought some on line easily here in the UK - it seems fine but I think it also has a lubricant in it which is not always helpful.

[dasatcopthorne]

2 hours ago, n9 said:

I've been tempted by these products, but they usually come with a warning regarding traction tyres. Have you found that to be a problem?

 

As Mike Buckner says.

 

No problem with traction types or plastic wheels.

 

It evaporates so quickly, it'll never get near them.

 

Remember though, A clean cloth or pad every time, otherwise you could be laying down dirt.

 

Dave.

 

[n9]

1 hour ago, dasatcopthorne said:

 

As Mike Buckner says.

 

No problem with traction types or plastic wheels.

 

It evaporates so quickly, it'll never get near them.

 

Remember though, A clean cloth or pad every time, otherwise you could be laying down dirt.

 

Dave.

 

Not sure if we missed each other. I was referring to Inox and the WD40 Contact Cleaner, and I think you might be referring to White Spirit? Either way, good to know White Spirit might be a better option than IPA.

[Geordielad]

My appreciation to:-

n9

dasatcopthorne

Mike Buckner

Gilbert

for taking the time to reply and your advice.

I have emailed DCC train automation and am waiting reply as product not in stock.

I have ordered some from Pendle Slot Racing.

Interesting to find what others are using WD 40 and white spirit.

Thanks again everyone, Bill.

[Torper]

I note that top of that list is kerosene, so if you happen to have oil (kerosene) central heating you may well have a few hundred litres of the stuff in a tank in your garden.