[Hallicrafters] Cabinet Cleaning

[Ray Poularas]

Hello All,
I use the following method to clean up all of my cases on the radio's we 
restore over here in Australia.
Please note once the paint has worn through the only option is to 
repaint it but if it just has oxide on the outer layer of the paint this 
cleaning method works well..
Firstly I use a product called Nifty.. It is a spray and wipe kitchen 
bench cleaner that has very good degreaser properties.. To test you 
cleaner place some between your fingers and if you feel it has a 
slippery feel it is a good chance that it has disolved the fat and 
grease from you fingers.. It will do the same to your radio.. It is also 
very good for cleening the build up on those Halli Knobs.. Yuck..!
It removes old smoke stains with ease..
Once the radio case is clean and dry I apply a nice heavy coat of WD-40 
spray and allow to soak in over night.
This does wonders to restore the shine to a paint surface and removes 
any oxide buildup.
It may take two or three applications but you will notice that it 
revives the paint.
Once you are done with this you can use a Auto wax to finish the job Non 
Silicone of course..
I find that the WD will usually do the trick without the wax.. but it is 
up to the individual...
WD is about 90% kerosene so if you don't have any WD, Kerosene will do a 
similar job for you..
Regards
Ray Poularas
See my Halli Station at
www.tuberadio.com

Hello to all,

I have an SX-99 that is in very nice condition except for some scuff 
marks on the top.  The paint is not removed, but has lost it's shine in 
a couple of spots.  What is the best product to use to try and restore 
the shine?

Thanks,

73, Joe, K1ike


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