[Boatanchors] CLEANING OLD RADIOS

[Al Klase]

While I have to admit to using Windex because it's low residue and 
quick, I feel the safest is waterless hand cleaner, without pumice, of 
course.  Go-Jo is good as it's made with a low-odor solvent.

Water based products, especially aggressive ones, like 409 etc, are 
tough on things like bakelite and some paints.  You also run the risk of 
leaving conductive stuff where you don't want it if used inside the 
set.  Ask anyone who's ever had a carbon track develop on a tube socket, 
let alone a band switch.

Try what ever you're using in an inconspicuous place first.

Al

K0DAN wrote:
> I know this topic pops up every year...
>
> I have a friend who's cleaning up some estate radios which were in a 
> smoking
> environment (the operator, not the radio). He's found tips on how to 
> clean
> up, but contradictory advice (warm soapy water, Windex, Fantasic, 
> alcohol,
> etc., etc.).
>
> Do any of these prior messages exist in an archives section?
>
> Tnx es 73
> Dan
>
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Al Klase - N3FRQ
Jersey City, NJ
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