[Hallicrafters] Restoration tips

[john]

Hi Mike

Sounds like you've got a fun project. I'd strongly recommend taking your 
time with the cleaning. I'd start with water, add a little soap if needed. 
I find that a pair of forceps washing with little pads of flannel (rob the 
PJ drawer!)  can get into almost every nook and cranny. If there's greasy 
gunk, a little lighter fluid on the pad will usually clean it up.

I make strips about 2" longx 1/2" wide, and roll them up for use with the 
forceps (clamped shut). If you cut a bunch of them out, it only takes a 
second to replace when they're dirty.

Doing it this way allows you the time to get a good view of your rig. I 
can't tell you how many things I've found by using this method (missing 
hardware,  bad solder joints, modifications, zorched components, etc).

Yes, you could use the "nuclear" approach of  agressive aerosol cleaners or 
worse, spray washing, but you'll miss the careful inspection of your rig 
that way, and quite likely ruin something (finish, dial markings, 
components) with the spray and pray method.  Don't clean ANY dial markings, 
particularly ones on glass..not even with water!

Like most things, taking ones time results in the best outcome. Enjoy the 
time spent, and let us know how it works out!

John K5MO



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