Cleaning painted aluminium 'scope cases - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Phil G4SPZ · 7th May 2006, 10:36 pm

For what it's worth, I've just restored a filthy Cossor oscilloscope to a really clean condition using a detergent known as Fenwicks, sold for cleaning caravans. Used diluted and applied with a wet rag, it got most of the 40 years' worth of ingrained dirt off quickly.

Careful application of neat detergent on the front panel with a moist rag, and on the knobs with an old toothbrush, has restored the looks without washing off the legends.

I don't know what's in it, but it works a lot better than household detergent, and it makes my caravan look shiny too!

Phil

7th May 2006, 10:36 pm	#1
Phil G4SPZ Dekatron Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bewdley, Worcestershire, UK. Posts: 4,748	Cleaning painted aluminium 'scope cases For what it's worth, I've just restored a filthy Cossor oscilloscope to a really clean condition using a detergent known as Fenwicks, sold for cleaning caravans. Used diluted and applied with a wet rag, it got most of the 40 years' worth of ingrained dirt off quickly. Careful application of neat detergent on the front panel with a moist rag, and on the knobs with an old toothbrush, has restored the looks without washing off the legends. I don't know what's in it, but it works a lot better than household detergent, and it makes my caravan look shiny too! Phil __________________ Phil Optimist [n]: One who is not in possession of the full facts