[R-390] R-390 Digest, Vol 82, Issue 9

[Barry Williams]

I sometimes restore little radios and those are notorious for having 
nicotine and cooking grease coating all of the exterior of plastic 
radios. I just put whatever in a bath of very strong dishwashing 
detergent and water. I usually soak this overnight and they always come 
out looking new and shiny. This is guaranteed safe with Bakelite and I 
wouldn't hesitate on using it on catalin. A lot of what I work on means 
one of a kind knobs and cases nowadays as you can't find substitutes 
easily.


the other Barry

> The company 'Sunshine Makers'" produces "Simple Green".
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> Good News:
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> They also make a product called 'Simple Green Precision Equipment Degreaser'. It "WAS" sold right next to the familiar SG green bottle. It came in a BLUE bottle. This stuff has a label stating "meets Boeing spec D6-17487P". The label also states "NON_CORROSIVE safe on aluminum and carbon fiber!" I restore boatanchors and old test equipment. I have tried literally EVERY type of cleaner and this stuff was flat the BEST.
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> Bad News:
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> Home Depot discontinued it. It was right next to the green bottled SG. Every time I (or a close friend) would visit the store, we would pick up a few bottles. Alas, the last time I found it was on the "discontinued" rack. I bought every bottle they had.
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> I am down to my last bottle......  Got some funky cigarette stained knobs? Put them in a jar of the 'blue' SG, shake it, and they look brand new. If they are REALLY disgusting, you might have to use a soft toothbrush. It will NOT remove lettering, white marker lines, etc. It leaves Dakaware knobs shiney. Some cleaners will dull the bakelite type knobs.
> Every time I use it, I am just amazed. I'm gonna contact the company and see if I can buy a case or two. It's THAT good, and I'm pretty tight with a buck! ha ha
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> ron
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