08-18-2013, 05:31 PM
I have also used the "bleach and sealer" method inside of the cabinet on musty smelling sets with great success. Allow enough time for the bleach to thoroughly evaporate, and then make sure the sealing product you apply is transparent with a flat or semi-gloss finish. This is best done in a relatively dry environment. It really works!
I recently had that issue with a Model 655X. Oddly, its original finish was excellent and the chassis had no signs of corrosion. The cabinet still smelled after two bleach treatments, but found that stink also permeated the grille cloth.
When that is the case, the sound board then must be given the bleach treatment on both sides. Affected cloth usually shreds upon touch, having been weakened by the organisms that took hold. Radio Daze had resumed sale of the "V" cloth, so replacement was not an issue. Otherwise, a generic replacement would have been in order.
Best of luck!
-O.B.
I recently had that issue with a Model 655X. Oddly, its original finish was excellent and the chassis had no signs of corrosion. The cabinet still smelled after two bleach treatments, but found that stink also permeated the grille cloth.
When that is the case, the sound board then must be given the bleach treatment on both sides. Affected cloth usually shreds upon touch, having been weakened by the organisms that took hold. Radio Daze had resumed sale of the "V" cloth, so replacement was not an issue. Otherwise, a generic replacement would have been in order.
Best of luck!
-O.B.
