[Heathkit] Shining up front panels

[Ron]

Where the panel is in reasonable shape, I use automotive soft wax. Most times I get 
excellent results. Where the panel condition is very poor, I precede with Brasso, but 
only after first testing on an inconspicuous area (it can easily damage aged lettering). 
Most times, I get excellent results, with a panel that looks like new. I have over two 
dozen instruments done this way, plus many more that I wound up selling. 

I've never tried steel wool (even #0000). When restoring an instrument, the panel I am 
working on is the only (irreplaceable) panel I have. 

-- Ron


 
      From: "Gary H. Harmon, Jr." <gharmon at idworld.net>
 To: wa7zze at gmail.com; 'Heath List' <heathkit at mailman.qth.net> 
 Sent: Sunday, June 26, 2016 3:49 PM
 Subject: Re: [Heathkit] Shining up front panels
   
I have had excellent results using GoJo cream hand cleaner and 0000 steel
wool.  Buff it with a soft cloth and it leaves a nice polished look.

73,

Gary H. Harmon, Jr. - K5JWK - HAM Radio and ATARI Archaeologist
6003 Archwood
San Antonio, TX 78239-1504
(210) 657-1549 <home>
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-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Sunday, June 26, 2016 2:26 PM
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Subject: [Heathkit] Shining up front panels

Gang;

Can anyone suggest a good treatment for shining up the front panels of
Heath's gray test equipment?

Thanks,

Chuck / WA7ZZE

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