Cleaning Front Panels

[Charles W. Morehouse]

Hi,
I too am from the "use baby soap" school and use great caution. Sometimes after touchup will clear coat using lacquer or two part automotive. Of course we are talking those silk-screened panels. If too bad, see Mike Shelton. Engraved panels I mostly refinish. Keep those panels
bright and 73.
Wayne:
W4GBW

w1id wrote:

> On Tuesday, March 06, 2001 at 07:44:17 PM, Kees & Sandy Talen wrote:
>
> > Thought I'd share this, it may help.....
> >
> > I've cleaned a few front panels and being of the "if it won't
> > move, get a bigger hammer" and "better living through
> > chemistry" mindset, I usually try Windex, AmourAll, Goo
> > Gone, WD-40, Isopropyl Alcohol, Acetone, MEK...in that
> > order, to remove stubborn gunk, stickers, ink lettering etc
> > from panels and cabinets.
> >
> > While this works great on military gear, commercial test
> > equipment, Collins, and some others...on Heathkits (I won't
> > even try Acetone and MEK), the first 5 all tend to also
> > soften the wrinkle finish, smear and fade the lettering and
> > generally evoke the "Oh, $&!+ what have I done".
> >
> > Recently for some cleaning of fingerprints, some smoke
> > residue, and general grime from 3 Heathkits, I cleaned the
> > front panels with warm water, Ivory soap, and a small
> > brush. Really cleaned it up, no affect on the paint, lettering
> > is crisp and actually looks better.
> >
> > 73s  Kees K5BCQ
> >
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> Great!!! That's what I've been saying for years but you know, people don't like to pay attention. Why they insist on using  harsh chemicals to clean front panels, I'll never know. Maybe they just can't be bothered to remove the front panel? Or maybe they're not paying attention?
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