[NJARC] Chassis and dial cleaning

[Martin Friedman]

Barkeepers friend and the similar product Bon Ami Have a mild abrasive in
addition to the oxalic acid. They have an action similar to a Brillo pad
just much slower. The scratches from the abrasive will not show as with
something like Brasso. Brasso would be another good choice if you can find
the "old" formula.

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From: njarc-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:njarc-bounces at mailman.qth.net]
On Behalf Of Jim Whartenby
Sent: Friday, December 30, 2011 12:53 PM
To: njarc at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [NJARC] Chassis and dial cleaning

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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
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