[NJARC] Chassis and dial cleaning

[Jim Whartenby]

I have this Howard shortwave radio that I would like to restore.  If you are 
familiar with this radio, you know that the dial is usually corroded and just 
plain nasty.  I was wondering if something like "Barkeeper's Friend" would be a 
good cleaner to use to restore the dial?

I initially thought to use something like "Naval Jelly" or Rustolium "Rust 
Stripper" both of which are featured in YouTube videos for chassis cleaning. 
 The local Lowes only had the Naval Jelly and looking at the label directions, 
it seems that it is quite strong and removes everything.  Ruth suggested looking 
on the cleaning products isle where we found "Barkeepers Friend".  I figured 
that anything used on cookware had to be gentile and hopefully safe to use on 
lettered metal dials.

I took an old chassis that I had scrapped and tried it.  Looks good so far but 
as a test I will expose the chassis to the elements to see if something more 
then wiping with a paper towel is needed to neutralize the oxalic acid which 
seems to be the active ingredient.

So my question to the group is what is the tried and true rust remover that 
won't attack paint and lettering?
Jim