Cleaning HI-FI components

[Audio Al]

Hello fellow HI-FI Ites

I have several 35 / 40 year old hi - fi components that are somewhat grubby

The little Technics amp I picked up at the boot sale looks like it came for a smokers :smoking: house , It has a brown film over it and needs a good clean

Any ideas whats best to use ?

Detergent / cillit bang / Flash liquid / solvent

Dont want to damage the outer finish or cause any damage to the plastic windows over the meters

[chelsea]

I use isoproponyl diluted

[Audio Al]

isoproponyl

try saying that after a few sherbets :)

OK thanks will see if I can find someone who sells it ;)

[Audioman]

Clear antibacterial liquid spray. Not abrasive and cleans most grot. Use with paper kitchen towels. Have used it on record covers with moderation and no damage.

[chelsea]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271019176623?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648

[Audio Al]

Ordered :D

Will give the anti bac spray a try as well

[Beobloke]

Cif with Lemon on a damp cloth for the casework. Use a toothbrush to get into the nooks and crannies and around switches etc. For really manky ex-smoker items, Cif with Bleach was brilliant but you can't buy it any more. Astonish do a cream cleaner with Bleach but I haven't tried it yet.

Wipe over with a clean damp cloth to remove residue. Buff dry with a soft tea-towel or similar.

Use Isopropyl Alcohol for stubborn marks or removing old sticker residue

Use window cleaner and kitchen roll for plastic display windows/turntable lids.

As to the ex-smoker amp, you'll probably never get rid of the smell inside it but it should gradually fade away with time and use.

[The Grand Wazoo]

I have several 35 / 40 year old hi - fi components that are somewhat grubby

Any ideas whats best to use .............Detergent / cillit bang / Flash liquid / solvent


Al,
The answer is right here on AoS, under your very nose - You need The Knowledge (http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?t=17757)

[Audio Al]

Al,
The answer is right here on AoS, under your very nose - You need The Knowledge (http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?t=17757)

Hi Chris

I did find that post but it concentrates on terminals and connections , I am after case cleaning along with the meter plastic windows etc

Thanks

Allen

[The Grand Wazoo]

Did you find this one? (http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?t=7659)

[Audio Al]

Did you find this one? (http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?t=7659)

Arr NO did not see that one , Will have a read thanks ;)

[The Grand Wazoo]

Yes sorry, that was the one I thought I was linking to first off - looks like I need to move it.