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Old 20th Aug 2005, 6:20 pm   #1
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Default Cleaning Of cabinet Coverings.

What is the best way of cleaning the vinyl like covering on radio and record-player (etc) cabinets ?.

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Old 20th Aug 2005, 10:38 pm   #2
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Default Re: Cleaning Of Box Coverings

If you're just talking about plain old dirt, we are looking at warm, soapy water with a soft cloth and an old toothbrush for those awkward corners, or hard surface foam cleaner, or simply a good furniture polish and a soft cloth.

Paint spots will wipe off with persistence and a damp cloth if it's emulsion - which it usually is.

Some points to mention are:

1. Take care of any liquids getting into/onto any of the electrics.

2. Warm water can soften the glue which affixes the vinyl/rexine.

3. Don't rub/scrub too hard as this may remove the dye and leave 'bald' areas.
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The Ferguson I have bought is filthy and I was wondering about using the foaming cleaner. Whether it would lift the dirt out without harming the surface of the vinyl? Any favoured products?
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Old 24th Aug 2005, 1:45 pm   #4
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Default Re: Cleaning Of Box Coverings

I've found the bathroom foaming cleaners to be fine on most surfaces - you can even use them to clean speaker fabric if you're careful. The foam cleaners designed for kitchen use are more caustic and I wouldn't use those.

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Well, first I was going to dust the case to remove what is loose, using a dry paint brush & tooth brush for the corners.
Since I am working on a record player I have to work on the mechanics & electronics before I see to the finishing touches.

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