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Subject: Re: Cleaning...

From: "DaSwans" <tspit74@comcast.net>
Date: 2009-07-03

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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