Old house paint would have been oil-based. One can always try things like Goo Gone but first put a dab on a shiny area of the run out and let it sit a while before washing it off. If there is no discoloration or dulling of the surface, it is safe to put on the paint spot. Having said that, I'll bet the paint will pop off if pushed with a fingernail.
Ron L -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Dennis Back Sent: Sunday, June 03, 2012 5:50 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: [Phono-L] Paint flecks on a Blue Amberol A friend just called me and asked if I knew of a way to get paint flecks off a Blue Amberol cylinder, without damaging it. I was thinking a pin or needle using a magnifying glass to gently dig the flecks out? Playing the cylinder the correct Diamond B reproducer might dislodge some of the flecks, but might not be good for the stylus. I asked if the paint was oil based, and he said he did NOT think it was and thought it was plain "house paint." Any ideas? Thanks, Dennis _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
