[Boatanchors] CLEANING OLD RADIOS

[Rodger]

I am with Carl in using Scrubbing Bubbles, it is a great nicotine buster 
and overall cleaner.  Whatever you use, you do need to thoroughly remove 
any residue and distilled water is best since tap water may have some 
interesting properties depending upon your water source.  Many cleaners 
do leave a conductive residue so make sure you don't get them on band 
switches, terminal strips, or other sensitive areas.  Many cleaners will 
also dull the finish on Bakelite knobs and if this happens to your radio 
one of the car waxes containing silicone will restore the look.

One of the little Dremel tools with soft brushes can also save some 
elbow grease.

Rodger WQ9E

 Carl wrote:
> I use Scrubbing Bubbles on steel and 409 or Dawn dishwashing liquid 
> and hot water on aluminum.
>
> Plus rags, toothbrushes, acid brushes, or whatever else it takes to 
> get everywhere visible. Remove residue with clean water and dry 
> thouroughly. Repeat as necessary with the cleaning cycle.
>
> I almost never use acetone or lacquer thinner inside a radio. When I 
> do its via an eyedropper to loosen ball bearing, switch detent, or 
> shaft crud. PB Blaster is also effective and comes in gallon cans at 
> Advance Auto; use the eyedropper.
>
> Carl
> KM1H
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