[Hallicrafters] CLEANING WRINKLE FINISHES

[Mr. and Mrs. Magoo]

I also use the SOFT toothbrush first with no detergent.  What does not come 
off with the water gets a second light scrubbing with a bit of mild 
detergent in the water and a wash with clean water afterwards.  I also use 
Q-Tips.

Because of a bad experience I had cleaning an HX-50 panel, I NEVER immerse 
anything to be preserved in water.  On this particular piece (which was 
badly stained with nicotine from a previous owner) cleaning with running 
water and immersing the panel caused water to get into a minute crack in the 
paint which was camouflaged under all that yellowy stuff.  The paint lifted 
and I was into a complete panel restoration (which I am still doing).

In short, be very careful when cleaning anything which you don't wish to 
have to repaint.

Bill, VE3NH