[Boatanchors] Cleaning without dis-assembly

[Greg]

For stuff like that I use an old tooth brush.  Also, you can get something 
similar to a tooth brush from the hardware store only it has steel bristles. 
They're good for cleaning the antenna connector and anything else with lots 
of crud on it.
A cleaning product called Simple Green seems to be a hit with the boatanchor 
folks for general clean up. FYI a good clean up of the bandswitch contacts 
is very helpful for the rebirth of your rig.
Have fun
Greg
WA7LYO
Kinston NC
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "JT Croteau" <jt.n1ese at gmail.com>
To: <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, February 17, 2008 9:13 AM
Subject: [Boatanchors] Cleaning without dis-assembly


> Say you have a rig that has been sitting for awhile and looks like this:
>
> http://n1ese.qrpradio.com/Elmac/AF-68/AF-68-5.jpg
>
> What's the best way to go about getting most of it clean without
> removing a lot, if any, of the parts?  Would a mild detergent and
> using those beveled sponge brushes used for staining work?  Pulling
> the tubes first obviously.  Not looking to do a full, stripped down,
> restoration, just want to get it as clean as I can before I use it.
>
> Thanks again.
>
> -- 
> JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx)
> Contest Manager, TARA Skirmish
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