[NJARC] Safe Cleaning Materials

[Pmalvasi at aol.com]

In a message dated 11/7/2005 9:43:27 AM Eastern Standard Time,  
jimimaxi2 at comcast.net writes:

A Zenith  Model 7-H-920.
Plastic, or Bakelite, material.
What would be a safe  cleaning agent for the case?
It is grimy, and a sticker that was on the top  left a sticky residue.
Thanks for any assistance.

Jim  Curione


First of all the sticky label -- Goo Gone - at Home Depot works extremely  
well for that and doesnt damage the surface.. Its good to have around for all  
label removal, excess glue removal, etc.  Re cleaning and polishing the  
plastic or bakelite - I have always used simple soapy warm water and soft cloth,  
then good clear water rinse off.  I then use Armorall to apply a nice sheen  
altho it seems to add to the dust magnet abilty of the piece.  There are  plastic 
polishes avail in hobby stores - and Antique Radio supply places - but I  
havn't used them.