[sdiy] Re: [AH] Front Panel Polish? `~~`

[Tim Parkhurst]

On 4/19/07, Casio Rapman <casiorapman at hotmail.com> wrote:
> I've got a couple synths with metal surfaces where the majority of the
> surface is shiny but there are a few dull spots as well as a few scratches.
> Some of these are on the front panels where there's lettering, some aren't.
> What do you guys recommend to restore things so they're nice and shiny /
> looking like new?   I notice a wipe with windex makes them look great....
> til the Windex evaporates.  Is there some kind of really safe metal polish I
> could use that won't effect things long term and won't come off when you
> touch it?
>
> Thanks!
>

To polish up these dull spots without affecting the finish underneath,
what you want is a very mild abrasive. As weird as it sounds, you
might try toothpaste. It's very similar to polishing compound, but is
even less abrasive. I've also heard of it being used to polish and
clean scratches on plastic, but in either case, I would try it on a
hidden area first. If this works, you can tell people you have a Mint
synth.


Tim (whiter, but not brighter) Servo
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