The paint used on Drake front panels is pretty fragile. I'd not try any harsh cleaners... creme hand cleaner is gentle enough, and I've tried it with Drake gear with success. I'd not try Windex/Fantastik or other harsher chems... the paint is pretty thin!
John K5MO At 12:24 PM 3/23/04 -0600, Richard Holder wrote: > >I have just purchased a Drake set of rigs, R-4C, T-4XC, AC-4, MS-4, and FS-4. > >The transmitter front is relatively clean but the receiver and associated >units hae been used by a heavy smoker. There is a considerable difference >in color bwteen the front of the receiver and the transmitter. Also the >FS-4 shows considerable smode residue on it. What would the best cleaner >be? I have used 'Fantastik' with good results on other equipment but how >would that affect the plastic on the front of the FS-4. > >I think it might be a good move to clean all the wafer switches in the RX >and FS-4 as it has been used in a smoky environment and has been stored for >some years without being used at all. Any suggestions would be appreciated. > >73 Dick VE4QK > > >--- > >Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). >Version: 6.0.622 / Virus Database: 400 - Release Date: 3/13/04 >
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