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KW4CQ
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Best way to clean powder coated equipment cabinet?
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December 19, 2022, 06:31:12 AM »
A lot of ham gear these days comes from the manufacturer painted with powder coated paint spray. Simply wiping dust off your equipment cabinet often leaves a tell tail residue or smudge on the surface. It's especially noticiable on black powder coated gear. Does anyone have a suggestion on what works best to get good clean results?
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N7EKU
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Re: Best way to clean powder coated equipment cabinet?
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December 19, 2022, 06:34:34 AM »
Windex works great.
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December 19, 2022, 07:28:05 AM »
In the distant past, there was a subclass of ar tists, known as drafters. They would use a small brush to sweep away eraser debris from their drawings. This brush would work somewhat well. An old t shirt works too.
Camel hair photo lense brush, if you can find one.
KLC
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K0RS
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Re: Best way to clean powder coated equipment cabinet?
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December 19, 2022, 07:32:25 AM »
Quote from: N7EKU on December 19, 2022, 06:34:34 AM
Windex works great.
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Yup, I always use Windex to clean cabinets. Works good if you have to touch-up or repaint a cabinet too, as it leaves no residue. Not always true of generic brands. Use Goo Gone to clean tape residue or any stickiness, then Windex as a final step.
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December 19, 2022, 08:33:46 AM »
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SWMAN
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Re: Best way to clean powder coated equipment cabinet?
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December 19, 2022, 09:25:01 AM »
I use 409 then a light rinse with water.
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KB7TT
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December 19, 2022, 09:39:22 AM »
Those old cabinets were often housed in garage ham shacks and other environments with polution in addition to owners who smoked. I had great success with boatanchors using "Simple Green" which I found the absolute best to dicolve any greasy substances... That stuff would clean nicotine from chassis and cabinets only requiring a soft brush for really gnarly stuff.
FYI
Greg
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KU3X
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December 19, 2022, 09:56:51 AM »
Windex, 409, Simple Green....
If you have some glue left from labels or tape, use WD 40 or Goo Gone.
Let either of the two soak for a little to break down the glue, wipe off and re do if necessary.
Barry, KU3X
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N2LXM
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December 19, 2022, 11:53:49 AM »
I use a Swifter to remove the loose dust / dirt. Then as many have stated Windex or some type of cleaner with a good rag.
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KW4CQ
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December 21, 2022, 10:10:23 AM »
Thanks everyone. A little Windex spray and a microfiber cloth made the surface look like new again.
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