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Re: [Amps] Cleaning Cigarette tar....?

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Subject: Re: [Amps] Cleaning Cigarette tar....?
From: donroden@hiwaay.net
Date: Fri, 31 Jul 2009 22:30:54 -0500
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Scrubbing Bubbles works wonders on Commercial Broadcast transmitters  
that have been in harsh environments... Melts the dirt right off.

Don WA4NPL




Quoting Carl <km1h@jeremy.mv.com>:

> Ive had good luck with Scrubbing Bubbles and the usual collection of
> toothbrushes, artist brush, toothpick, paper towels, etc.
>
> The usual caveats apply also.
>
> Carl
> KM1H
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "mikea" <mikea@mikea.ath.cx>
> To: <amps@contesting.com>
> Sent: Friday, July 31, 2009 7:42 PM
> Subject: Re: [Amps] Cleaning Cigarette tar....?
>
>
>> On Fri, Jul 31, 2009 at 04:05:16PM -0700, Jim Barber wrote:
>>> Garden-variety "Formula 409" spray cleaner works for me. I've had good
>>> luck soaking cases, chassis etc. with it for 15 minutes or so, then
>>> either rinsing with clear water or wiping down with a fresh misting of
>>> 409 and cotton towels.
>>>
>>> Common-sense rules apply of course, but I've never had a reaction or
>>> staining problem with it.
>>
>> The only caveat I'd put on the above is that I have seen 409 eat epoxy
>> paint very slightly (on military comms gear, back in 1970). I don't know
>> if the formulation has changed, and haven't had contact with the gear
>> since I was debriefed. I suspect it's not a concern in this particular
>> situation, but wanted to make you aware, Just In Case.
>>
>> --
>> Mike Andrews, W5EGO
>> mikea@mikea.ath.cx
>> Tired old sysadmin
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