[Milsurplus] CRACKLING

[Ray cote]

Krylon hand cleaner takes all silicon off your hands and also on metal tools 
at the Univ of Hawaii.
non sand blasting needed there.  We used a silicon based green grease for 
under water bearings and seals.  I was surprised and it washes off with 
water.

Ray
ex-Univ of Hawaii

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From: "Todd, KA1KAQ" <ka1kaq at gmail.com>
Sent: Saturday, August 14, 2010 8:35 AM
To: "Mike Hanz" <aaf-radio-1 at aafradio.org>
Cc: <milsurplus at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: Re: [Milsurplus] CRACKLING

> That's a sad fact. Once you coat that surface, sandblasting is about
> the only 'easy' way to remove it. The Armor-All craze of the 90s comes
> to mind. Much easier to use some WD-40 or lemon oil after a thorough
> cleaning. WD-40 seems to last a lot long, perhaps helps feed the old,
> dry paint too.
>
> On Sat, Aug 14, 2010 at 12:17 AM, Mike Hanz <aaf-radio-1 at aafradio.org> 
> wrote:
>> And the silicone base will guarantee failure of any subsequent serious
>> attempt at restoration (unless you have a source of R-12 or similar
>> freon available in large volume).  You pays your money and takes your
>> choice.... :-\
>>
>>> you can make it
>>> look like it's just come off production...get a spray on bottle of vinyl
>>> protectant used to liven up vinyl auto upholstery....it's  clear and UV
>>> protector as well. We know it here and in NZ as ARMORALL.
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