"Temporary FL@L&ER" . wrote in message
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I was given an S-38B receiver, older ham cleaning out his shack.
Don't really care if it isn't worth much, just want to clean it up. I
apologize if this has been asked before, but what is recommended to
use for cleaning up the cabinet with crinkle finish? Good old
soap/water, simple Green, or ?
73 es tnx in advance

A jellied hand cleaners mechanics use is good for cleaning wrinkle paint.
Go-Jo is one brand. Work the cleaner into the wrinkles with a soft
toothbrush. The hand cleaner can be followed up with warm, soapy water and
a final rinse. Be particularly careful around the radio's silkscreened
marks and lettering. Tough cases of cigarette smoke residue can be loosened
up with isopropyl alcohol. The paint must be dry before applying either the
hand cleaner or the alcohol.

I've never had any problems with either the hand cleaner or the alcohol
doing any damage to wrinkle paint, but it's wise to test any cleaners on an
inconspicous area first.

I'd also avoid leaving any cleaners, alcohol or water sit on the paint for
longer than needed. The paint could have many invisible fine cracks which
will allow liquids to soak in under the paint. If the radio has been stored
in a humid area, there may be alot of rust under the paint and it won't be
bonded well to the steel anymore. Don't blow the radio dry with a high
pressure air nozzle if you want to keep the paint on! Just pat it down with
a soft rag and let it air dry.

The radio will probably only need only one thorough cleaning. It will be
much easier to keep clean once all the cigarette smoke residue and wax from
the capacitors is cleaned off.



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Well, you asked here. Please, tell us how the radio comes out and how well
it works.

Molon Labe!

Frank Dresser