Daddy Dee Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 I've been working for a while cleaning the grunge off the face of a Fisher receiver. Mostly dirt and oil around the controls. Anyway, the aluminum has a brushed finish, so there are lots of micro sized places to hold the crud. Been working with alcohol and Q-tips, but this is really slow. It is hard to get into the brushed finish to clean. Any suggestions to expedite the process? Appreciate your thoughts here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 I suppose a grinding wheel is outta the question? hmm.. The FIRST thing that came to my mind was "Goof off" but I don't know if that would do anything to the finish. (I've done it now... you're gonna take the grinding wheel to your 'crappy' amp before you send it to me, aren't ya... huh?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted July 6, 2005 Author Share Posted July 6, 2005 Yeh, actually I think I have some goof off. Will try to keep it away from the lettering, though. Grinding wheel? That is definitely a "man tool" as my wife would say. "That thing needs more power, that's all it needs..." -Tim Allen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travisc Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 I wouldnt use the goof off. use some stronger detergent. superclean or some other detergent around the house. goofoff will melt for lack off a better term any plastic. I bet it would be ok if only used on the aluminum though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 Two words, Dee: Krud Kutter. On a rec from Allan, it is amazing stuff. I got it at Home Depot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travisc Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 is a krud kutter anything like a mud whistle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2K Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 Try mineral spirits and a rag, or your q-tips. Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted July 7, 2005 Author Share Posted July 7, 2005 Thanks gentlemen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frzninvt Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 A soft bristled toothbrush can help getting it out of the brushed aluminum. Just apply very gentle pressure. Simple Green does an amazing job getting crud off stuff or some of those citrus based cleaners. Go easy around the silk screening though. Lighter fluid also works well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott0527 Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 MAAS metal polish and and a clean, all cotton rag. Use your diaper! Go VERY light on the pressure. So far this stuff has not hurt any letterering for me other than the ridiculously applied McInstosh lettering. Test a small area first just to be sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Hardy Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 Good experience with Windex, too, although some lettering is decaled and comes right off when wet and rubbed. Aluminum cleaner/polish (I have some branded "Farberware" from an outlet store of same) works well on grungy aluminum, too. Another good 'degreaser' sort of cleaner is liquid dish detergent used neat (i.e., no water). Stuff like "Goo Gone" is excellent for sticky tape residue and the like. Resist the temptation to use ANY alkaline cleaner (e.g., Easy-Off) on aluminum! Aluminum is extremely sensitive to caustic. Probably best to avoid any ammonia-containing cleaner stronger than Windex, too, for that matter, even though ammonia is much less basic than NaOH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mighty Favog Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 Benzene - Got a Hazmat suit?? Carburator cleaner may work too but say goodbye to the lettering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-MAN Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 Use either alcohol or "Gun Scrubber" spray cleaner. Neither will harm any silk-screened lettering. Also use cotton to prevent scratching. DM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WMcD Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 I recommend a toothbrush and Fantastic or 409. I squirt the cleaner into a small container like a jar lid. Then dip the toothbrush. I also have a dry paper towel at hand to wipe of the liquid so it doesn't drip into controls, etc. Gil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mighty Favog Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 Carbon Tetrachloride... just kidding... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 Orange hand cleaner, get the kind without the pumice. It's organic, won't hurt most lettering or plastics (test an inconspicuous area first) and leaves that nice citrus smell on your gear. Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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