I've tried other combinations, but completely agree with JR - Kotton Klenser,
0000 steel wool & Howard's beeswax. The only thing I would add is that it it a
good idea to use a soft bristle tooth brush to clean out the "nooks and
crannies."
> Date: Wed, 25 May 2011 20:50:16 -0700
> From: john9...@pacbell.net
> To: phono-l@oldcrank.org
> Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Kotton Cleanser / New Life Wood Conditioner technique
> advice
>
> I swear by Kotton Klenser. It is great for removing nicotine from finishes. I
> have had some dark finishes come out as golden oak after cleaning! It is safe
> on the decal but don't use TOO much pressure. I generally use it with 0000
> steel wool and a gentle circular motion.
> Then wipe it off with a clean cloth. Get it all out of the nooks and crannies
> because it sort of stinks for a few days if you don't! Then I follow it off
> with a good Howard's beeswax finish.
> John Robles
>
> --- On Wed, 5/25/11, William Taney <b...@taney.com> wrote:
>
> From: William Taney <b...@taney.com>
> Subject: [Phono-L] Kotton Cleanser / New Life Wood Conditioner technique
> advice
> To: phonol...@yahoogroups.com, "Antique Phonograph List"
> <phono-l@oldcrank.org>
> Date: Wednesday, May 25, 2011, 8:46 PM
>
> What would the recommendation be for cleaning up a cabinet the clearly does
> not warrent refinishing but is dirty and a bit alligatored and darkened? It
> is an Edison cylinder machine. Also what do you do about the banner, are
> these safe on the decals? Also which of these two is the better and less
> destructive..
> Bill
>
>
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