A Philco I couldn't resist

[Eric H]

Nice set, and unusual too.
The knobs look like they're slanted upward, is the chassis mounted at an angle to achieve that?

[refill233]

The best thing i use to remove tape,gum,tar,and anything else that may be stuck to the finish of the set is GOO GONE. You can get it at Walmart or at least local here i can. It works very fast and it doesn't hurt the finish at all. If you can't find it let me know and i'll ship you a bottle. Yellow color in the bottle makes it hard to miss on the shelf. Thats a very nice set. GOOD SAVE.


Don

[Bill Cahill]

Very nice set, and, a definate keeper. Great find!!!!
Bill Cahill

[Ampico-kid]

Very nice set John. Your Sylvania will have some very good company. Great save!
Bob.

[Old1625]

Originally Posted by refill233

The best thing i use to remove tape,gum,tar,and anything else that may be stuck to the finish of the set is GOO GONE. You can get it at Walmart or at least local here i can. It works very fast and it doesn't hurt the finish at all. If you can't find it let me know and i'll ship you a bottle. Yellow color in the bottle makes it hard to miss on the shelf. Thats a very nice set. GOOD SAVE.


Don

I haven't tried that product--although I've seen it displayed....I'll keep it in mind...

In my experience good ol' mineral spirits will do the same job, and may be even more gentle to the finish on an old set. Might one be exactly the other....

[M3-SRT8]

For Scotch Tape? Any Tape? WD-40.

It's not agressive. Goo Gone CAN be too aggressive. I've seen it mar an old lacquer finish.

Try WD-40 First. Goo Gone if not successful.

Let the WD-40 wet the surface for a bit, then remove with a PLASTIC spatula.

LJB

PS: Good catch!

[Eric H]

Good old Ronsonol Lighter Fluid works great on most sticky things, it's very light Naptha solvent and leaves no residue, I use it to clean price sticker goo off record labels and it doesn't hurt them at all.

[Old1625]

I guess there are a lot of solvents of different forms that will solve the problem, but the key thing is to be quick about it, and get all of the solvent off after it has done its job. This will minimize the damage to the original finish.

Again: In my experience mineral spirits is #1 at the task over all. It will slowly and safely do the trick, and generally leave the old finish unharmed.

I worked for many years in a retail music store where we refurbished and resold used organs, pianos, and other wooden cabinet instruments, and this was always the standard drill for all the trade-ins we received that we had to make presentable to new owners. Mineral spirits always worked well in cleaning up woodwork of the residues of Scotch tape, decals and other abuses of the finish. And the finish was always left unharmed.

[jeyurkon]

I guess I have to somehow peel off the plastic part of the tape so the solvent can get to the adhesive.

John

[jeyurkon]

Originally Posted by Eric H

Nice set, and unusual too.
The knobs look like they're slanted upward, is the chassis mounted at an angle to achieve that?

The chassis is mounted at an angle, although I'm not sure of the reasoning for it. Besides the knobs being angled up towards you, the back panel is hinged. Coupled witht he tilted chassis his gives very easy access to the tubes. Maybe it was for both reasons.

John

[jeyurkon]

I forgot to mention that the 12LP4 is an RCA brand. I'm guessing it must have been replaced at some time. The aquadag is also peeling. I'll probably have to recoat it, if the CRT is good.

John