Please adopt me!

[Steve K]

Hello everyone what a great forum this seems to be. I am a soon to be 59 (next week) year old who has always loved to take things apart. Can't always get them back together but I am usually successful. I found this sight when I was searching for some info on PL products. I still own a PL400 and 4000 that I bought when I was a teenager. The 400 still but the pre has been a pain. I recently finished going through it and reflowing every solder joint I could find and installing new caps on the motherboard. Also Deoxed all the switches and pots. It seems to be happy for the time being. I know they're not highly rated but I'm a sucker for all those knobs and switches. I just recently picked up a 700b from CL. It's missing it's knobs and handles and was pretty dirty but otherwise might be a good candidate for some future upgrades. Any way with help from everybody here I hope to gain some knowledge and make some new friends. Thanks

 

[Fast Forward]

Hello everyone what a great forum this seems to be. I am a soon to be 59 (next week) year old who has always loved to take things apart. Can't always get them back together but I am usually successful. I found this sight when I was searching for some info on PL products. I still own a PL400 and 4000 that I bought when I was a teenager. The 400 still but the pre has been a pain. I recently finished going through it and reflowing every solder joint I could find and installing new caps on the motherboard. Also Deoxed all the switches and pots. It seems to be happy for the time being. I know they're not highly rated but I'm a sucker for all those knobs and switches. I just recently picked up a 700b from CL. It's missing it's knobs and handles and was pretty dirty but otherwise might be a good candidate for some future upgrades. Any way with help from everybody here I hope to gain some knowledge and make some new friends. Thanks

Ok consider yourself Family,,send me a check for 10.000 dollars so I can get the paperwork started

 

[NavLinear]

Welcome Steve to Phoenix. It seems that a Navbabe wants to adopt you. Be careful - she might hurt you!

 

[laatsch55]

She looks good in Blue....

 

[NavLinear]

She looks even better out of blue.

 

[laatsch55]

When you are set up you never disappoint Dennis!!!!!!

 

[Northwinds]

She looks even better out of blue.

Yes

and I am deep in that locker honey anytime she calls!

Welcome Steve, you just joined a pretty damn fine family

 

[stuwee]

Welcome to PHX Steve

 

[Steve K]

Ok consider yourself Family,,send me a check for 10.000 dollars so I can get the paperwork started

Let me check with my wife, she might be good with it.

 

[Fishoz]

Welcome Steve...gonna find a bunch a stuff to do with your PL's here. Hold on for the ride.

 

[Gepetto]

Welcome Steve...lots of PL buffs here (esp Navo).

 

[laatsch55]

Lots of PL's in the buff.....

 

[orange]

To Navo, PL means Plumper Ladies as well.

 

[Steve K]

I think I'm gonna like it here. I'll try not to ask too many stupid questions.

 

[laatsch55]

There are no stupid questions when your elbow deep in electronics....

 

[laatsch55]

Believe me......I know.....

 

[Steve K]

Some quick questions: 1. What do you use to polish the meter lenses? 2. What can be used to polish the faceplate? 3. Is there a decent substitute for the handles? I found a link for replacement knobs but not the other things.

 

[laatsch55]

Flitz metal and plastic polish...

 

[Steve K]

Thanks Lee, I'll have to look for some.

 

[laatsch55]

Good stuff, works really well....