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schlechter pfennig · 05-02-10, 09:47 PM

Depending upon how serious it is you might try this:

Use 90% isopropanol (stores either sell 70/30 or 90/10, you want one with more alcohol and less water). Carefully blot, not scrub, and try lifting off any deposits.

If that doesn't completely work, moisten a gauze pad with straight Simple Green, and again blot and carefully sponge rather than scrub.

Finally, lightly dust the surfaces, once dry, with talcum powder.

I've also heard there is a product called "Back to Black" that should work. I've never used it, however, so I can't give a personal evaluation. Likewise, I've heard "Armour All" works, too.

05-02-10, 09:47 PM	#6
schlechter pfennig Commander Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 462 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 7	Depending upon how serious it is you might try this: Use 90% isopropanol (stores either sell 70/30 or 90/10, you want one with more alcohol and less water). Carefully blot, not scrub, and try lifting off any deposits. If that doesn't completely work, moisten a gauze pad with straight Simple Green, and again blot and carefully sponge rather than scrub. Finally, lightly dust the surfaces, once dry, with talcum powder. I've also heard there is a product called "Back to Black" that should work. I've never used it, however, so I can't give a personal evaluation. Likewise, I've heard "Armour All" works, too. Last edited by schlechter pfennig; 05-02-10 at 09:58 PM.