Re: Smoke damage
John, I'll echo the thoughts of sympathy from the other guys. If you're able to identify the source of the fire, it might help some folk whose power supplies/cabling need extra preventative measures.
Re cleaning, Joe's advice regarding gentle detergent usage is spot-on. Lettering, labelling, etching etc., can be susceptible to strong chemicals. Don't use cellulose thinners, and some old surfaces don't even like turps or meths. Bakelite doesn't mind meths, and cleans up a dream afterwards with FARECLA Paste compound. G6 to start with, then G10 finishing compound to finish with. Some vintage plastics don't like any sort of cleaning chemical. But an overnight soaking in diluted w/u liquid, a good rinse, a gentle dry, then a polish with(don't laugh) - Mr Sheen Multi Surface, can do wonders.
Regards, David
PS. Valves & Dial Glass - very susceptible to losing lettering/numbering with even just wiping with water.
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