Cleaning HIFI facias

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    amazingtrade Mad Madchestoh fan

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    I want to clean my HIFI seperates as they have a lot of greese marks all over them are looking old and over used, does anybody know of any cheapesh easy solutions to get them looking newer? It in certain light my amp looks awful, they are not scratched or anything its just marks where I have handeled the buttons (I am too lazy to use remote controls half the time!)
     
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    themadhippy seen it done it smokin it

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    metal or plastic?
    nail varnish remover is pretty good and cheap,but can damage some materials,methalated spirts is also worth a try
     
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    amazingtrade Mad Madchestoh fan

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    My amp is metal, the rest is plastic. My CDP looks bad but then I've had it for 4 years, my amp is only 9 months old though and looks just as bad.
     
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    How about washing your hands now and again LOL ;-)))))

    I use Mr Sheen and a soft cloth every blue moon ... just a light rubbing needed.

    Dave
     
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    Try "Armour All".... but don't leave it on to long, this always seems to work very well regardless of the material [metal or plastic].
     
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    rob SCHMOOOOKIN

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    i have been told that to eliminate polishing marks from record player covers to wash them like you wash dishes and leave to dry on the straining board.


    could be worth a try i suppose.



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    MO! MOnkey`ead!

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    I normaly just pick up a t-shirt or sock or whatever's about and use that. I don't know how they'd cope with them garlic bread stains though AT.

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    amazingtrade Mad Madchestoh fan

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    lol they are clean its just slight marks that show up very badly in certain light.
     
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    Remove grease and dirt using a solution of liquid soap. Not detergent to be on the safe side.

    Then spray and wipe with a cleaner/polisher that is used on car bumbers and plastic parts. 'Back to Black' or something similar.

    Those empty sockets seem to collect a lot of dust and grime also.
     
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    SteveC PrimaLuna is not cheese

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    Isopropyl alcohol is the ticket. The same stuff can be used for tape heads (remember them?) and CD lenses if you have a steady hand.

    SteveC
     
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    alcohol followed by the tiniest amount of household polish.

    I also sometimes wipe my woofers with a slightly damp cloth or dust out the woofers with a feather duster.
     
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    osama Perenially Bored

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    I guess the good ol GLADE can solve yor problem.


    regards
     
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    MO! MOnkey`ead!

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    Do NOT try and drink! Will leave a horrible soapy taste in MOuth that will last for hours!
     
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    technobear Ursine Audiophile

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    For brushed aluminium type facias, Sainsburys Glass Cleaner works well. It removes oil and grease and wipes away easily without any smearing.

    Chris
     
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