[Heathkit] Knob Inlays and Skirts

[rbethman]

I would give a try to "spin shining".

Place the knob on a shaft placed in a chuck.  Use a cotton ball with 
Brasso or some equivalent.

Give that a shot.  We used to do it to brass in the military.

Bob - N0DGN

On 5/11/2014 4:04 PM, Gary H. Harmon, Jr. wrote:
> I have a lot of the heathkit knobs on which the aluminum center and skirt
> have developed that corrosion look.  Is there a known process for cleaning
> them up and returning them to a shiny condition?
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