SX- knob polishing?

[Boozehound]

Hello all,

I was just wondering how to polish knobs and dials on a old SX-1050..

Do you use a wheel or rag to spruce them up.

If a rag is used is there a special compound to rub on.? :scratch2:

 

[olds442111]

I remove them and soak them in hot water / dish soap for a while. Then take them out and wipe them off with a damp rag. On stubborn stuff. I use Nevr-Dull. I just did my silver faced Pioneer EQ, which would come clean with nothing. Nevr-Dull did the job and did it well.

 

[jdurbin1]

Boy, if you were to mention the subject of this thread in a noisy bar with mixed company, you'd probably get slapped... or lucky, just saying.

One nice trick on metal knobs is throw them in a small ultrasonic cleaner, as used for jewelry etc. Add water and a few drops of dish soap and run them for a bit, then rinse clean & wipe dry. Those little cleaners are CHEAP on eBay or Amazon, and can be used for other things besides knobs.

John

 

[miklemke]

Agree with soaking in water and detergent. After that, polish with "BlueMagic".

 

[zebra03]

Another Knob thread . KEWL

 

[Boozehound]

Boy, if you were to mention the subject of this thread in a noisy bar with mixed company, you'd probably get slapped... or lucky, just saying.


Ha ha..

That remindes me I have a case tumbler for brass Hummm.

 

[tomeeeb]

I picked up a nice ultrasonic cleaner at Harbor Freight Tools for about $60.00, works great for cleaning knobs. I add a little Simple Green to the water.

 

[KKnight]

Agree with soaking in water and detergent. After that, polish with "BlueMagic".

Soap and hot water soaking works real good, but definitely need polish and/or protectant afterwords.

 

[hopjohn]

Not much to add. Warm water with a bit of dish soap added, soaking ovenight. Careful not to allow the knobs to bang one another. Then afterward use Blue Magic metal polish cream. I've also used Brasso.

 

[hertzdonut]

No Noxon lovers in this thread? I did my SX-850, SG-9500, and RT-707 with it. Silky smooth and shiny! :thmbsp:

 

[rcs16]

I use Windex, let it soak in for a bit and scrub, cloth, tooth brush. Maybe the aluminum polish that i use for my motorcycle, for subborn stains. Autosol.

 

[cgutz]

I figure most of the gunk on knobs is oils from the skin that collect dirt. Therefore I use a grease cutter: Simple Green soak, rub with soft rag and soft toothbrush (for stubborn spots), rinse, Turtle Wax ICE liquid polish. Makes them shine.

 

[DaWoofer]

I use Brasso but many suggested approaches would work well.

 

[sKiZo]

Figures the thread title would drag out all the knob polishers ... <G>

Another vote for Never Dull ... great stuff and leaves a nice shine.

 

[BobHelms]

Knobs and levers with greasy fingerprints and hand grime are no match for regular flavor Colgate toothpaste and a soft bristle toothbrush. I just did a set off a SX-750 and they look great.

 

[supereagle]

I use flitz and nanner wax after

 

[kaplang]

Mineral Spirits or sometimes lacquer thinner. Be careful with the lacquer thinner because sometimes it will remove more then you asked for. Always use we'll ventilated.:yes:

 

[Boozehound]

Well I guess I need to start
Polishing my knob then..

Thanks for all the replys.

 

[DustyOldPile]

I knew a chap who used to polish his knob quite often, but I wouldn't want to go into details here.

 

[tsd71]

I use hot water and Dawn diswashing detergent, I leave it in a plastic chinese soup container for 2 days, change water once daily. Then after two days I use an electric toothbrush and soft soft scrub and they come out like new..