[ARC5] ARC 5's and cleaning

[Kenneth G. Gordon]

On 2 Jun 2015 at 13:52, WA5CAB--- via ARC5 wrote:

> Mike,
> 
> That should suffice for any -B models (plain aluminum finish).  However on any
> -A models (black wrinkle finish) I would personally finish up after the
> water-dampened cloth treatment has dried, with either a rag or folded paper
> towel moistened with WD-40.

I use Gunk engine degreaser, which contains kerosene. I use a brush with it, 
and it removes TONS of dirt, yet leaves the paint looking like new. I've never 
damaged a wrinkle-painted unit yet with it either.

>  This will (probably) remove a little more ancient
> dirt and usually after a few hours drying leaves the black wrinkle looking as
> good as new (except for scratches or peeling of course).  Unlike anything with
> silicone in it, if the buyer were to try some touch-up painting, it cleans off
> easily with the same moistened rag treatment but with paint thinner (AKA mineral
> spirits).

Yup. Works well.

Ken W7EKB