[Hallicrafters] Cabinet Cleaning

[paulk]

Ray,

nice to see some product names at last that I recognise!

Paul (also in Australia)
-----Original Message-----
From: Ray Poularas <poularas at ozemail.com.au>
To: k1ike at snet.net <k1ike at snet.net>; hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net
<hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net>
Date: Sunday, February 16, 2003 9:53 PM
Subject: Re: [Hallicrafters] Cabinet Cleaning


>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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