cleaning silver face gear

[fitz43]

Anybody share what they use to clean their silver face gear? I have a crown IC-150 I want to clean up.
Thanks Doug

 

[laatsch55]

Doug, I'll get Jani to post on this tonight. Her's always turn out good. And she doesn't seem to hurt them..

 

[fitz43]

OK, here's tonight's effort. Before and after. I'll find out tomorrow if it will work as a trade.
I think it came out of a smokers lair.

 

[laatsch55]

Nice!!. Couldn't get to it last night Doeg. I'll tie her to the computer chair tonight...hmmm......might be a wee bit after that till she can post....

 

[Fast Forward]

Nice!!. Couldn't get to it last night Doeg. I'll tie her to the computer chair tonight...hmmm......might be a wee bit after that till she can post....

Yea First things First

 

[Elite-ist]

I have had nice results with Weiman Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish on a microfiber cloth. That's after an initial clean with AC Delco Glass Cleaner which has no ammonia, doesn't streak, and is foamy.

But, I think Jani does a multi-step process which has saved many a faceplate. It's almost standard procedure when Lee has finished a member's project.

Nando.

 

[Web Police]

Nice!!. Couldn't get to it last night Doeg. I'll tie her to the computer chair tonight...hmmm......might be a wee bit after that till she can post....

You gonna test out her wow and flutter first?

 

[frhodes]

Phase Linear recommended ammonia for their faceplates. I always use Windex (original with ammonia). Does an excellent job
including smoke. (I have never seen it harm lettering on anything I've cleaned)

 

[laatsch55]

You gonna test out her wow and flutter first?

At least the wow.

 

[rtp_burnsville]

Hi,

I tried some WD40 on the latest tape deck to find it's way home and it worked great! Never use the stuff on an mechanical linkage but as a surface cleaner it worked well. It also works well if you need to machine or drill aluminum.

Robert

 

[fitz43]

Hi,

I tried some WD40 on the latest tape deck to find it's way home and it worked great! Never use the stuff on an mechanical linkage but as a surface cleaner it worked well. It also works well if you need to machine or drill aluminum.

Robert

I've seen WD40 used commercially on Stainless Steel. In a hi-rise it was being used to clean the elevator doors and casings prior to people moving in. It attracts dirt and dust, so I agree, never use it on anything you want to remain moveable. I use it on rusty bolts.

 

[Northwinds]

I have a bottle of LA's Awesome, it is "awesome" for stainless steel and most anything else. No ammonia, no acids, no bleach and it's non-flammable which is good when you are cleaning and smoking a spliff

http://www.lastotallyawesome.com/html/Products_Degreaser.html

 

[laatsch55]

WD-40 also makes drilling 1/8 inch thick copper a breeze also. A lot less hangups and smoother breakthrough.

 

[Lazarus Short]

I once had a silver anodized faceplate with permanent marker on it. Nothing was working, so I tried DMSO - zip! Just don't let it get on your skin, as it absorbs through the skin and carries anything dissolved in it along for the ride.

 

[laatsch55]

DiMethylSulfOxide???

 

[Lazarus Short]

Dimethylsulfoxide, yes. Oh, and don't use it around your dog or cat - makes them blind. It's OK for people and horses, just be wary of what is in solution or on your skin. The blindness thing seems to be species-specific. I've used DMSO for soft tissue injury, and my eyes are fine.