Cleaning BC-221 cabinet - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

mpegjohn · 12th Nov 2015, 1:28 pm

After removing the insides of my newly acquired BC-221T, I would like to clean the steel outer case, inside and out, as it has been stored in a very dirty environment by the looks of it.

What do people use to clean such a beast?

John

HamishBoxer · 12th Nov 2015, 2:13 pm

Foam cleaner is one from CPC etc or good old washing up liquid.Dry with care of course.Chassis is possibly clean otherwise supermarket "Bang".

G6Tanuki · 12th Nov 2015, 2:30 pm

Bung it in the dishwasher.

Karen O · 12th Nov 2015, 3:21 pm

I went a bit mad with the dishwasher at one time. It seemed like the answer to every dirty item - until I put a plastic toolbox in the washer. It came out looking pristine, except the lids of the compartments wouldn't click shut and the top and bottom edges didn't meet on closing. Should be fine for steel though, just make sure it dries quickly to avoid rust spots.

Kareno

Herald1360 · 13th Nov 2015, 1:24 am

Some plastic goes very funny in the dishwasher. Interestingly, not the cheapo freebie "Tupperware" boxes that Chinese takeaways come in. Cleaned up they're great for freezing food in and pretty good for radio component storage too

They'd probably be good for storing Bakelite polish as well

12th Nov 2015, 1:28 pm	#1
mpegjohn Hexode Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Chichester, West Sussex, UK. Posts: 270	Cleaning BC-221 cabinet After removing the insides of my newly acquired BC-221T, I would like to clean the steel outer case, inside and out, as it has been stored in a very dirty environment by the looks of it. What do people use to clean such a beast? John

12th Nov 2015, 2:13 pm	#2
HamishBoxer Dekatron Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: W.Butterwick, near Doncaster UK. Posts: 8,931	Re: Cleaning BC-221 cabinet Foam cleaner is one from CPC etc or good old washing up liquid.Dry with care of course.Chassis is possibly clean otherwise supermarket "Bang". __________________ G8JET BVWS Archivist and Member V.M.A.R.S

12th Nov 2015, 2:30 pm	#3
G6Tanuki Dekatron Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Wiltshire, UK. Posts: 13,995	Re: Cleaning BC-221 cabinet Bung it in the dishwasher.

12th Nov 2015, 3:21 pm	#4
Karen O Rest in Peace Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Bridgnorth, Shropshire, UK. Posts: 787	Re: Cleaning BC-221 cabinet I went a bit mad with the dishwasher at one time. It seemed like the answer to every dirty item - until I put a plastic toolbox in the washer. It came out looking pristine, except the lids of the compartments wouldn't click shut and the top and bottom edges didn't meet on closing. Should be fine for steel though, just make sure it dries quickly to avoid rust spots. Kareno

13th Nov 2015, 1:24 am	#5
Herald1360 Dekatron Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Leominster, Herefordshire, UK. Posts: 16,535	Re: Cleaning BC-221 cabinet Some plastic goes very funny in the dishwasher. Interestingly, not the cheapo freebie "Tupperware" boxes that Chinese takeaways come in. Cleaned up they're great for freezing food in and pretty good for radio component storage too They'd probably be good for storing Bakelite polish as well __________________ ....__________ ....\|____\|\|__\|__\_____ .=.\| _---\__\|__\|_---_\|. .........O..Chris....O