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Re: Cleaning...

2009-07-03 by DaSwans

I'm assuming that paint polishing compound is just good old-fashioned rubbing compound? I used it to polish up the key tops on my Rhodes with great results. However, I would like some varification that we're on the same page. Thanks!
--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, lsf5275@... wrote:
>
> Try cleaning them first with automotive paint polishing compound (not wax). 
>  This will take all of the oxidation off. They'll look like chrome. Then 
> follow  that with denatured alcohol to remove any residue from the polish. 
> Denatured  alcohol can be found at any hardware store in the solvent section.
>  
>  
> In a message dated 7/2/2009 4:11:04 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
> tspit74@... writes:
> 
> Also,  concerning the manual, it lists 2 solvents I've never heard of for 
> cleaning  the heads. I've also heard of using denatured alcohol. What's the 
> best thing  to clean them with? So far, I've rubbed them clean with a dry, 
> clean, cotton  tube sock.
> 
> 
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