Norm VE3CZI wrote:
I recently acquired a nice 1950 shortwave receiver but has been exposed to a
tobacco smoker during it's existance.
Anyone have good method of removing the film without damaging decals on
front panel?

Tnx...Norm VE3CZI



I'll second the motion of others with the use of 409 or Fantastic. Where
I do NOT use these cleaners is on the inner frequency calibration dials
of most equipment. For these, I use warm water and perhaps a bit of
diluted dish detergent. Another step I use is to wax the front panel
with Turtle Wax to get a uniform finish. Do this before reinstalling
all the knobs. For wrinkle cabinets, etc., Armour All does quite well.

de K3HVG

Thank You One & All for your many suggestions.
Will evaluate them all and sincerly appreciate your taking the time to offer
your suggestions.
I've got more than ONE old unit to restore...seems to be a passion lately,
after 40 years in Amateur Radio! Guess I have to use all the tubes I've
accumulated Hi!
73....Norm VE3CZI

"K3HVG" wrote in message
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Norm VE3CZI wrote:
I recently acquired a nice 1950 shortwave receiver but has been exposed
to a tobacco smoker during it's existance.
Anyone have good method of removing the film without damaging decals on
front panel?

Tnx...Norm VE3CZI



I'll second the motion of others with the use of 409 or Fantastic. Where I
do NOT use these cleaners is on the inner frequency calibration dials of
most equipment. For these, I use warm water and perhaps a bit of diluted
dish detergent. Another step I use is to wax the front panel with Turtle
Wax to get a uniform finish. Do this before reinstalling all the knobs.
For wrinkle cabinets, etc., Armour All does quite well.

de K3HVG

THE BEST I HAVE EVER FOUND IS "GO-JOE" OR SIMILAR SUGAR BEET BASED HAND
CLEANER. IT WON'T HURT ANYTHING, ITS SUPERB FOR CLEANING WRINKLE OR
SIMILIAR FINISHES TOO. IT WAS THE ONLY THING THAT WAS USED IN AN
AIRLINE AVIONICS LAB WERE I WORKED SOME 45 YEARS AGO. WAOABI



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