[Boatanchors] Chippewa

[George Morton]

Gents - I have renewed the finish on several rigs painted St James Grey to a
like NEW result.  Baby oil dabbed liberally on the paint will remove
nastiness, restore oil to the paint.  Usually one application is sufficient.
Pad dry using paaper towels.  Brgds, Geo

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Freeberg, Scott (STP)" <Scott.Freeberg at guidant.com>
To: "Paul Monroe" <pmonroe at charter.net>; "Old Tube Radios"
<boatanchors at theporch.com>; <Boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 2004 6:57 AM
Subject: RE: [Boatanchors] Chippewa


Hi Paul, I didn't see anyone mention my favorite, GOJO hand cleaner (WITHOUT
PUMICE) and a toothbrush.  I bought a 75A4 from California several years ago
and I was disappointed at its faded paint and worn out condition when it
arrived.  I actually studied the wrinkle finish with a high power magnifying
glass and discovered the valleys were filled with something. I subsequently
realized the radio was coated in nicotine.  It didnt smell though.  I tried
Windex and it didn't remove a thing.  Someone on the Collins list suggested
GOJO and a toothbrush so I tried it.  What a mess.  I probably went through
a whole roll of paper towels.  I would dab an area maybe 4 or 5 inches,
scrub it with the soft bristle tooth brush, let it set for a minute, wipe
with a clean paper towel, repeat.  It took several applications to totally
remove the grime.  I was alarmed at first when the paper towel would come up
black or brown.  I was hoping that was grime and not original finish !!!!
When cleaning around the silkscreening, I did back off quite a bit and not
apply as much pressure or vigor :)  The clean up results were incredible.
The 75A-4 looks brand new.  The finish has a beautiful luster and sheen.

The knobs were dull, crappy, and pitted as well.  Brasso was recommended to
me.  So I took each knob off, used a clean soft rag, and would rub the
Brasso until I was satisfied with the finish.  The ham giving the Brasso
recommendation said I could shine up those knobs until they were like little
mirrors :))))))))  The knobs cleaned up fine.
I used the brasso on the escrutchen as well.

Oh a name from the past K9RIJ.  I know K9RIJ Bob from Milton, great guy. We
were members of the Tri-Country ARC.
73, Scott WA9WFA
http://www.qsl.net/wa9wfa

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