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4th Dec 2020, 10:21 am | #1 |
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Dansette conquest
Hi
I have a dansette record player, which has an extremely faded casing, it’s red and cream, does anyone have any ideas of the best way to restore the casing, I was hoping I could get a chemical cleaner todo the job but, if as I suspect it will require re covering where is the best place to find the covering, thanks very much in advance |
4th Dec 2020, 10:26 am | #2 |
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Re: Dansette conquest
Shoe cream has worked well for me.
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4th Dec 2020, 10:39 am | #3 |
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Re: Dansette conquest
No need to re-cover and do stay away from any form of chemical cleaner!
Start with a medium toothbrush and detergent (eg Fairy Liquid) and work in small areas. For stubborn marks use Cif (used to be Jif) or simlar. Take your time. Clean all off, especially the white, cloudy Cif. Then use a matching coloured leather dye/cream or thinned matching model maker's enamel paint. You'll be surprised. It will take time and patience - but so much cheaper, takes less time and is far less interventionist than recovering. lndeed, compared to some I've worked on, yours looks a doddle to restore.
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4th Dec 2020, 11:51 am | #4 |
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Re: Dansette conquest
Your RP looks in reasonable condition, certainly compared to some I’ve restored over the years. What ever method you follow, as suggested in previous posts, take your time.
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4th Dec 2020, 4:30 pm | #5 |
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Re: Dansette conquest
Hi all
Thanks very much, I didn’t want to recover it really and I’ll try the methods suggested, I have another dansette conquest which is in very poor condition and will require the material for grill, any idea where i could get that from ? Regards Andy |
4th Dec 2020, 4:38 pm | #6 | |
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Back on topic, the foaming cleaners are very good, such as https://uk.farnell.com/vivanco/39755...foam%20cleaner |
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4th Dec 2020, 4:39 pm | #7 | |
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4th Dec 2020, 6:29 pm | #8 |
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Re: Dansette conquest
I use to get my supply of Rexine and speaker cloth from Russel Chaplin at Retrospecilist.co.uk.
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4th Dec 2020, 7:39 pm | #9 |
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Re: Dansette conquest
cheers John
and thanks all for your advise i will take all your suggestions on board |