dbishopbliss
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I have tried windex, mr clean, lysol, dawn and a sponge with a scrub pad. I still see the dots left by the sticky bubble wrap. Any other suggestions?
How do you remove the marks on the panels left by the bubble wrap?
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Grainger49
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I had the same problem with an LP. The answer didn't come to me so I posted.
If it is sticky, use Goo Gone. My LP got a spin on the 16.5 afterward but showed no signs of damage. Still doesn't 4 years later.
If it is sticky, use Goo Gone. My LP got a spin on the 16.5 afterward but showed no signs of damage. Still doesn't 4 years later.
saildoctor
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I have to clean adhesive goo off sails and metal bits all the time at work. Acetone and GooGone are the stuff of choice. There is a product called Goof-Off that works great- but it is really nasty stuff.
dbishopbliss
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STURMJ said:
I tried rubbing alcohol last night and it worked on the smooth (inside) of the plates pretty well. I still can see the residue on the brushed (outside ) of the plates when I hold them at an angle. I'm going to try Goo-Off next.
Grainger49
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David,
As Kerry said acetone will melt away anything that is on the plate. But I'm beginning to suspect that the plate is slightly marred.
If that is the case fine Scotchbrite across the whole plate in the direction of the grain will get rid of the mar. Before finishing you will want to clean the metal powder that will be left.
As Kerry said acetone will melt away anything that is on the plate. But I'm beginning to suspect that the plate is slightly marred.
If that is the case fine Scotchbrite across the whole plate in the direction of the grain will get rid of the mar. Before finishing you will want to clean the metal powder that will be left.
No, don't do that! The panels are rather painstakingly brushed by yours truly in a somewhat complex pattern. Sanding them with scotchbrite will royally f*** that up. My suggestion once again is to try the dishwasher. That's what we do here if a panel that is going into a finished product has any residue on it.
Grainger49
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Dan,
My suggestion was only in the case that the top plate was marred. If it can be cleaned it isn't marred.
My suggestion was only in the case that the top plate was marred. If it can be cleaned it isn't marred.
dbishopbliss
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Doc B. said:
Well, I tried the dishwasher and I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS AT ALL!!! The panels turned dark and discolored. In addition, the dots are very pronounced now. You might consider removing the post so nobody else tries it. See the attached images.
I think I'm going with paint now.
dbishopbliss
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There is still residue on the panels so I'm going to try the Goo-Off to see if I can clean them up before painting. If that doesn't work then I might want some new panels that haven't been brushed. However, the enclosure I'm building will be covering up most of the front panel so it might not really matter.
I think the active ingredient in dishwasher soap that doesn't like aluminum is alkali. My wife has some old aluminum cup cake pans she has run through the dishwasher, and they look the same as you plates now. Most everything that is bare aluminum in our kitchen is marked hand wash only. I suppose the type of detergent you use makes a difference. It's weird they got that bad from one washing, the cupcake pans took a few times through before we noticed the problem. You could sand them and get them anodized, or plated with any number of things. Doc may even be able to re-grain them. Good luck, I can't wait to see your cabinet. I just received my kit, and am planning some cabinet mods myself.
Pfenning
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Yeah, the guys may not use any detergent in the dishwasher, I'm not sure. And yes, I am sure I could redo the graining. The few panels we have left in stock have been grained. Sounds like WD 40 is the solution for anyone else who might have the same problem.
Bill Chase
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I my panels with a fine (400) grit pad on my palm sander. This should work on the dark dots David mentioned too, though you may want to start with 220 grit, then move to 400+ for final.
Dyna Saur
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Mine didn't have the bubble marks, all it needed was a quick clean-up in the top front panel area, for the graphic overlay, to be carefully applied.
BTW, my Tode arrived in just 2 days from WA to NC!
Already have the back panel / PSU completed, and started on the frontpanel, just got the "scoop" filter step completed.
/ed B in NC
BTW, my Tode arrived in just 2 days from WA to NC!
Already have the back panel / PSU completed, and started on the frontpanel, just got the "scoop" filter step completed.
/ed B in NC
