I'll bet it would respond to waxing well after the wash too. Whatever you do, test small areas with the cotton swab first. Painted metal probably reacts like a painted car -wash and wax to keep it looking good 8-).
Ron -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Eric Boyles Sent: Thursday, April 01, 2004 9:32 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Victor Needle Display Case Thanks Ron It is painted metal and not wood. Eric Ron L'Herault wrote: >I'd try mechanic's waterless hand cleaner(no pumice). If it is painted >metal, a good washing with Fantastic or some other grease cutter might >work too. Test a spot on different painted areas with a cotton swab to >see if any color comes off though. > >Ron L > >-----Original Message----- >From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] >On Behalf Of Eric Boyles >Sent: Thursday, April 01, 2004 7:42 PM >To: Antique Phonograph List >Subject: [Phono-L] Victor Needle Display Case > >Hello All >I picked up this Victor needle display case which has darkened with age, > >almost like the varnish sealer has yellowed. I obviously do not want to >do anything to damage it, but do you think that the oil painting >restoration techniques will work? Its still a great piece, but would be > >outstanding with "brighter, cleaner" color. Any other reccomendations >including leaving it alone are welcome. > >http://tinyurl.com/28yxm > >Thanks >Eric Boyles >Crossett, AR > > > >_______________________________________________ >Phono-l mailing list >[email protected] >http://t2.cwihosting.com/mailman/listinfo/phono-l_oldcrank.com > > > > >_______________________________________________ >Phono-l mailing list >[email protected] >http://t2.cwihosting.com/mailman/listinfo/phono-l_oldcrank.com > > > _______________________________________________ Phono-l mailing list [email protected] http://t2.cwihosting.com/mailman/listinfo/phono-l_oldcrank.com
