[Boatanchors] Chippewa

[Greg Mijal]

Another useful paint re-newing compound is  a product called Liquid Wrench.
Comes in a spray can.
Did a 75A4 and 32V2 cabinet with very good results. Helps tone up dull
looking paint.
73's
Greg
WA7LYO
in sunny Feenix
----- Original Message -----
From: "ddswl" <ddswl at centurytel.net>
To: "Old Tube Radios" <boatanchors at theporch.com>;
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Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 2004 11:16 AM
Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] Chippewa


> And that works GREAT!!!!
> Regards----Doug
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "George Morton" <n7hr at teleport.com>
> To: "Freeberg, Scott (STP)" <Scott.Freeberg at guidant.com>; "Paul Monroe"
> <pmonroe at charter.net>; "Old Tube Radios" <boatanchors at theporch.com>;
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> Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 2004 7:24 AM
> Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] Chippewa
>
>
> > 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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