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Gojo question - SteveG - 10-22-2015
For those who have done the Gojo clean-up on a cabinet, I've heard the pro's. Are there any con's? How long between the clean-up and waxing? Thanks!
Steve
RE: Gojo question - SteveG - 10-22-2015
I guess I need to clarify why I was asking. I haven't tried that method yet, but have a radio that I want to use the Gojo on. I just didn't want to make a mistake........
RE: Gojo question - klondike98 - 10-22-2015
As long as you use the GoJo without the pumice in it there should not be a problem but as with most things you do for the first time work on a small area first to see how it reacts.
RE: Gojo question - OldRestorer - 10-23-2015
No cons from me.
I have used it on many radios and it is amazing. I have also used it on photofinish and it works great. A lot of people ruin a radio doing this because they think it is coming clean but they are scrubbing too hard and removing the finish. Press lightly and I always use #0000 steel wool. It is fine enough that it will not hurt the finish.
RE: Gojo question - OldRestorer - 10-23-2015
This is one of the best ones!
RE: Gojo question - SteveG - 10-23-2015
Bob,
After Kirk's post with before and after pics, I think I'll proceed.
Kirk,
Thanks for the help!
Steve
RE: Gojo question - sam - 10-23-2015
kirk
that's amazing looks great
after you applied gojo do you just keep wiping off with dry towel ?
or use hot water to wipe after the dry with towel
as a mechanic I use gojo even though it says you don't have to rinse hands I still do
seams to me has an oil base to it
sam
RE: Gojo question - Eric Adams - 10-23-2015
It also works great on Bakelite. I start every clean up with Go-Jo and #0000 steel wool. It works great to remove stains and paint spots.
RE: Gojo question - Eliot Ness - 10-23-2015
No water, just wipe with a clean paper or cotton towel. I usually use a 4 x 4 gauze pad or small terry cotton cloth to apply.
I haven't had any cons using it either. It contains oils like lanolin to keep your hands soft so I usually let it dry a few days until the oils evaporate.
Like Sam, when using it on my hands I like to rinse whenever I'm near a convenient water source.
RE: Gojo question - OldRestorer - 10-23-2015
+1 no water.
Just let it dry out for a few days. Wipe it with a clean paper towel and see if you get anything. If the towel is clean then it is good to wax or display.
I also wash my hands after gojo if I can.
Me
RE: Gojo question - SteveG - 10-23-2015
Thanks for all the help guys! Lots of good info here for future users of the "Gojo Method". I'll do the cabinet this weekend and add my pics once it's dried out.
RE: Gojo question - TA Forbes - 10-24-2015
It's PEOPLE!!!
GoJo is made out of PEOPLE!!!!!!!!
RE: Gojo question - OldRestorer - 10-25-2015
You gotta tell them! They gotta know!! lol
RE: Gojo question - TA Forbes - 10-29-2015
Yep. But all them people do one H**l of a job cleaning my radio cabinets!
RE: Gojo question - bastardbus - 02-01-2016
I have a possible CON for Gojo.
Had a small `30s era radio here, it had a dark finish to all of the piece except a small area around the speaker that was of a lighter color. While cleaning the cabinet with GoJo some of the old finish or possibly (dirt and grim) was picked up by the GoJo (as it should). The dirty GoJo almost acted like a stain to the lighter finished wood area around the speaker. I am guessing the wood-finish was dry and porous and the dark-used gojo bledinto-stained that lighter colored area.
Had I known the possibility of this happening I would have taken precautions...now too late. I tried everything to remove the staining in that area but no go. It doesn't look HORRIBLE but not as nice as it did before the GoJo job. It has lost that nice contrast in that two tone finish.
So be warned and be cautious, from now on I will be.
Todd