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Cleaning a 645 dial
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01-27-2006, 07:34 PM
I've got a nice 645 Philco- the cabinet is good good enough that it doesn't need refinishing beyond a little touch-up. The dial is in great condition also except that it is filthy! A test cleaning patch using water erases the dial- something I learned 40 years ago on Philco's.

Is there a safe cleaning agent for these water-erasable dials? I know I can get a replacement but they are much darker than I would like. Anyone got any "solutions"?
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01-29-2006, 08:47 PM
Icon_evil Do not ever clean a Philco radio dial!!!!! We are stuck with how it is. Take a fine loose brush and clean the dirt off-do no more-rinsining under tap water will clean it off! One experience is enough! Kenny kidd
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