Heath restoration

[Bob Bruner WB4TAJ]

Something that I have found handy on smooth enameled equipment, such as most
of the Heath light and dark gray series of test equipment, and certain ham
gear, such as Benton Harbor lunch boxes, is the Megueir(sp?) series of auto
finish products.  They have a set numbered 1, 2, 3 that is a mild abrasive,
clearner and polish that leaves enameled front panels looking almost new.
Available in almost all auto parts stores around Chicago.
Another handy automotive product for older gear available at parts stores is
chrome restorer, sold in several brands.  It will completely eleminate rust
that has penetrated through pin holes in chrome fixtures and mushroomed
across the surface.  Sometimes chrome parts that look like they need
replating will look good as new, and there seems to be little recidivism of
the cleaned parts.
Various soap solutions sold in car parts stores for "deep cleaning" car
finishes work well on painted equipment, especially if applied with a tooth
brush.  Tobacco and cetera come off without much argument.

Bob Bruner
WB4TAJ

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