[Boatanchors] CLEANING OLD RADIOS

[Bob Bruno - K2KI]

I will second that. Scrubbing bubbles is a great product. Cleans 
Nicotine fast! And my hands feel as smooth as a baby's bottom after 
gargling with it too. :-)

(Side note... Anyone remember the New Luster skit on SNL? "New luster... 
Tastes great, and look at the shine!")

73, cul...
Bob de k2ki

Rodger wrote:
> 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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