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Rusty Tuning Condenser
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David, RodB says to watch out for pot metal as it might dissolve in vinegar. I think there might be some in there. I think I'm going to pass on the vinegar and do the best I can with a fine wire brush on a Dremel. I didn't think it was a good idea to spray a tuning condenser with clear.

Mike I could use large pipe cleaners as Russ suggested and then wash off with Dawn and water.
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Rusty Tuning Condenser - by dconant - 11-30-2024, 05:50 PM
RE: Rusty Tuning Condenser - by RodB - 11-30-2024, 09:20 PM
RE: Rusty Tuning Condenser - by RossH - Yesterday, 06:56 PM
RE: Rusty Tuning Condenser - by dconant - 3 hours ago
RE: Rusty Tuning Condenser - by RodB - 2 hours ago



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