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7th Mar 2017, 11:36 am | #21 | ||
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Re: Rexine cleaning?
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I note also about the ease in which the back of the set can be opened, and I am sure I have seen a thread on here about retro fitting a device, like Roberts did in later sets, which would render such that the set can't be opened without using a tool. (Screw lock or some-such). An adaptation I may consider. |
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7th Mar 2017, 11:39 am | #22 |
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Re: Rexine cleaning?
I considered wrapping some thin but strong (steel?) wire around the screws of the two parts of the catch, between the catch and the cabinet, before screwing them fully home. Reversible and almost invisible.
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7th Mar 2017, 11:44 am | #23 |
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Re: Rexine cleaning?
Wire-locking is a cracking idea
Mick, would the leather dye 'take' to the rexine though? and once dried, would it be 'colour-fast'? - rubbing the rexine down to provide the 'key' would render the original finish somewhat smooth with less texture I would imagine? |
7th Mar 2017, 12:16 pm | #24 |
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Re: Rexine cleaning?
Just make sure you remove all the polish, stick down any loose bit's , don't use the brush they supply it's to course, I use a small sponge work quickly as it dries fast.
This is my TR82 with a new paint job and dark blue leather dye to to sides. Mick. Last edited by vinrads; 7th Mar 2017 at 12:27 pm. |
7th Mar 2017, 12:25 pm | #25 |
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Re: Rexine cleaning?
I too have had success with this type of product, but have only used it where the original Rexine had become matte and faded and generally porous-looking.
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7th Mar 2017, 8:05 pm | #26 |
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Re: Rexine cleaning?
What's the best way to stick down any edges that have curled up their toes?
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7th Mar 2017, 8:11 pm | #27 |
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Re: Rexine cleaning?
PVA. Apply to both surfaces, wait till it starts to go clear, then press rexine down. Remove any excess with a damp rag.
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9th Mar 2017, 2:22 pm | #28 |
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Re: Rexine cleaning?
Any chance of brand names, and names of colours recommended for the red Roberts please? I have a rt1 nearing completion apart from the case needing "treatment", also a very flat red r200 requiring work. Regards Poppydog
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9th Mar 2017, 2:32 pm | #29 |
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Re: Rexine cleaning?
I used the cherry red version of this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SAPHIR-Sat...dQoW3k_rNUUoEA
Then ordinary wax furniture polish afterwards. The result was good, if not outstanding. There may be other equivalent products available for less money. |
9th Mar 2017, 7:59 pm | #30 |
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Thanks for that Nick Regards Poppydog.
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12th Mar 2017, 12:17 am | #31 |
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Re: Rexine cleaning?
Rexine - mixture of cellulose nitrate, camphor oil, pigment is hard to clean,
any aggressive solvent will damage it (IPA, alcohol,acetone etc) quite long time ago i found solution for cleaning such a things like artificial leathers car cockpit spray |
18th Mar 2017, 11:33 am | #32 |
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Re: Rexine cleaning?
I have been cleaning 'Rexine' covered cabinets for decades with complete success. No need for obscure chemical wonder cleaners. I use 'Flash' kitchen/bathroom cleaner or similar and a soft nailbrush with warm water. The ingrained dirt flows off and when rinsed with clean water and a 'J' cloth, can be dried and polished with aerosol furniture polish. Any faded areas exposed after cleaning can be restored with shoe cream before polishing.
I once cleaned a 1958 Sobell TPS173 transportable television covered in red and white Rexine before returning it to the customer after repair as I did with all repairs. The first thing the customer said when I carried it into the room was 'That's not my set!' She told me it could not possibly be her telly because she had tried all kinds of cleaning products on it without success. I told her that television engineers were supplied with a special electrical cleaner that was not available to the public...I didn't want her to feel her cleaning abilities were below par. It looked brand new. FLASH! John. |
18th Mar 2017, 12:02 pm | #33 | |
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18th Mar 2017, 1:46 pm | #34 |
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Re: Rexine cleaning?
I've also used Flash for years to clean most cabinets on Jukeboxes. Even used it to clean away years of tobacco smoke on the mechanism and electronics. I dilute about 1 part to 4 parts water and use a spray bottle. Brush it in usually with a 2" paint brush, as the hairs are longer and you can get further into so parts, although a nail brush is fine on flat grained surfaces. Leave a short while, not too long or it may affect some surfaces and paint. Wash off with plain water and dry with a cloth of a cool fan blower.
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25th Mar 2017, 12:27 pm | #35 |
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Re: Rexine cleaning?
I use bath foam cleaner, just be careful to not rub too hard if the rexine has a printed pattern as this may rub off.
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