Cleaning your gear

[Early B.]

What's a good cleaning agent for my gear that won't fade, smear, or remove the lettering?

Thanks.

[SolidSqual]

Purified water with a very gentle buffing cloth. You could mix in some non-ammonia windex at a 25/75 H2)/Windex blend.

[ben62670]

I tried to pump Doro for his advice, but he would not give up his secret. I heard goo gone is supposed to be good.
Ben

[Face]

I use a microfibre cloth and turtle wax. Apply gently and you shouldn't have a problem. I use this method on some of my McIntosh gear from the 60's and the silk screening is still intact.

[steveinaz]

Chamois and warm water. Ask anyone who has bought gear from me--plastic display faces look brand new. I also use a chamois on my rear projection DLP screen, and dusty speaker cones. Works great for CD/DVD disc cleaning too. Just make sure it's a real chamois--not some synthetic crap. Local auto parts store has them.

[TNRabbit]

For all electronic parts including pots & INSIDE RCA connectors, use Caig DeOxit Gold. Don't get the cheezy spray; use a q-tip with the liquid. one of the best things you can do for an old piece.

[Ethancf]

Laquer thinner or acetone works really well. Ok I'm kidding.

[treitz3]

I use "Invisible Glass". A Stoner product. Makes my gear and glass shelves look like they just left the factory.

[heiney9]

Endust makes an electronics cleaner that works great. Anti-static cleaning and dusting spray. It used to be in a blue can where you buy regular Endust. I've used it for a couple years now and it works great. Gets rid of smudges and cleans things up real nice, including glass display windows and TV screens (CRT anyways).

Highly recommended.

H9

[zingo]

Just a damp clothe works well for me. Some things it doesn't clean up 100%, but its worth it to me knowing that I'm not screwing anything up.

[Keiko]

I use "Invisible Glass". A Stoner product. Makes my gear and glass shelves look like they just left the factory.

Hippie! :p

[F1nut]

I've been using Windex, sprayed lightly on a soft cotton cloth, then wiped lightly on the gear, for years and years. I've never had any problems. YMMV

[Keiko]

I've been using Windex, sprayed lightly on a soft cotton cloth, then wiped lightly on the gear, for years and years. I've never had any problems. YMMV

Windex is good stuph w/lots of uses...I've been using it on cuts and bruises ever since I can remember.

[heiney9]

Windex is good stuph w/lots of uses...I've been using it on cuts and bruises ever since I can remember.

But Windex has Ammonia in it. Not good for the lettering etc. The Endust Electronics cleaner works the best of anything I've tried, except for extremely stubborn stains. It's oil, ammonia and wax free as well as static free.

[nikolas812]

I've been using Windex, sprayed lightly on a soft cotton cloth, then wiped lightly on the gear, for years and years. I've never had any problems. YMMV

+1...

[Face]

Windex is good stuph w/lots of uses...I've been using it on cuts and bruises ever since I can remember.

LOL @ the Greek Wedding reference.

[Keiko]

LOL @ the Greek Wedding reference.

hehe ;)

Hey, it really does work great on cuts and bruises though. It's a Godsend on minor aches and pains to. Try it the next time you get a headache. :D

[F1nut]

But Windex has Ammonia in it. Not good for the lettering etc.

I've heard that before and wanting to be sure, so I tested the use of Windex on an old Pioneer's faceplate. I sprayed the Windex directly on the faceplate and rubbed really hard, repeating the process over and over. In the end, the lettering looked as good as before the test. Now, that's not to say it wouldn't affect some other piece of gear, so it's always best to test any cleaning product before using.

BTW, the Pioneer is in some landfill now. :D

[AndyGwis]

I use windex on my gloss finished products (Lsi's, meridian, anything shiny). For other stuff, usually just warm water and a soft / microfiber cloth. I'll used deoxit on old stuff that comes in beat up or real dirty.

A lot of times I'll just wipe it off with a pledge dry dust-cloth. Those things are great for everyday use with audio gear and/or anything else.

[Face]

BTW, the Pioneer is in some landfill now. :D

Are you sure it's not the one Danger Boy has been battling with? :D

[Early B.]

I used Windex today on my preamp. Works great.

[Marty913]

But Windex has Ammonia in it. Not good for the lettering etc. The Endust Electronics cleaner works the best of anything I've tried, except for extremely stubborn stains. It's oil, ammonia and wax free as well as static free.

The blue stuff does. They make some "ammonia free" Windex but if you look at the ingredients it has .18 lactic-acid, whatever the hell that is. I vote for the Endust although that product for "stoners" sounds interesting.

[suprafantx]

Laquer thinner or acetone works really well. Ok I'm kidding.

Anyone uses laquer thinner or acetone will learn a good lesson for life. I am not kidding.

[suprafantx]

I just used distilled water and microfiber cloth.

[WilliamM2]

I use Windex, the blue stuff. I have a couple of components that are twenty years old, and have been using Windex on them the whole time. They still have all the lettering intact, and look as good as the day I bought them. The ammonia is not going to harm anything, especially if you wipe it on, and wipe it right off.

[heiney9]

I am telling you guys. The ENDUST product for cleaning electronics works about the best out there and it's 100% safe. Ditch the Windex and get this stuff.

It comes in baby wipe packaging




OR

In a spray can



H9

[Keiko]

How about a vinegar and water solution from a disposable douche? Safe, effective and comes with it's own special applicator.

[xandra]

'll just wipe it off with a pledge dry dust-cloth. Those things are great for everyday use with audio gear and/or anything else.

If "pledge dry dust-cloth" contains pledge - Keep it away from wood.- the stuff prevents refinishing. (you'd need to strip down to bare wood - and scrubb the bejezes out of it.

[bigaudiofanatic]

I use "Invisible Glass". A Stoner product. Makes my gear and glass shelves look like they just left the factory.

I use that as well but if I want things to shine I use meguiers NXT tech protect. It's like armorall BUT its not gressy like it and does not atract dust as well. I also use it in my car :D

[seeclear]

hehe ;)

Hey, it really does work great on cuts and bruises though. Try it the next time you get a headache.

Apply directly to the forehead? Apply directly to the forehead? Apply directly to the forehead?
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