[Hammarlund] Cleaning late model Hammarlund dials

[Bruce MacLellan]

Hi all,
     I've had good luck using a very weak dishwashing detergent and luke warm water solution and a very fine paint brush, with very light pressure.  Cold slowly running water for a rinse and let it dry.    

Bruce  

>Subject: Re: [Hammarlund] Cleaning late model Hammarlund dials
>
>hi John,
>    I've done a few 170's & 180's, and don't think they were particularly 
>prone to washing off.  But I've learned to be very careful with anything 
>like that, and if a light dry paintbrush won't clean it off I'll try a rag 
>or swab with just water, but very carefully.  If the dirt's not softened 
>then maybe a little more agressive.
>    There's no problem with the SP-600's, good paint and "reverse engraved" 
>(etched?) markings.
>73,
>Al, W8UT
>(I still need to hunt down that variable for you, found some that're too 
>small this wkend.)
>
>----- Original Message ----- 
>From: "John King" <k5pgw at yahoo.com>
>To: <Hammarlund at mailman.qth.net>
>Sent: Monday, October 01, 2007 12:50 PM
>Subject: [Hammarlund] Cleaning late model Hammarlund dials
>
>
>>I have heard horror stories about hams cleaning dials
>> such as Hallicrafters SX 28 and others only to find
>> out that cleaning solutions will remove the dial
>> numbers etc. from the dials.
>>
>> Anyone have experience cleaning the late model
>> Hammarlund dials? I have an HQ 170 A with dusty/dirty
>> dials that are in need of cleaning. Maybe the
>> ink/paint on the later receivers is better and more
>> resistant to disolving and disappearing. You actual
>> experience aqnd knowledge will be greatly appreciated.
>> Thanks and 73, John, K5PGW
>>
>>
>>
>>
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