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Wed Mar 28 2012 07:29 AM
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picked up a really nice tydol ethyl globe yesterday it has alot of dust, dirt on the inside lenses iam sure this has been discussed before what is the best way to clean. the paint is strong there is no flaking or peeling but i would like to keep it that way. i did a search for the topic but couldnt find a thread. any help would be greatly appreciated. thanks in advance
tjccafferty@yahoo.com
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If they're really dirty I use dishwashing soap. Otherwise I just use Windex on both sides.
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Wash the inside gently to remove dust and some grime...then use Mr.Cleans magic eraser.gently....great results
Paddy
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TJ:
If it's a 'fired' lens, you're really not gonna hurt it cleaning it any way you want to.
The interior coating is not paint - but fired-on frit. Once the lens is run trough the kiln, the frit is part of the glass and not just a coating.
I have successfully used 600 grit wet-or-dry sandpaper (wet, of course) to clean some really grungy lenses.
That being said, start off with a gentle cleaner and only move up to a stronger solution as required.
I find that good old regular Windex along with oooo steel wool works great in 90% of the cases of a discolored/dirty lens.
You can use a straight-edge razor blade to clean anything off the outside of the lens: dirt, grim, mouse poo, etc. LOL
Later . . .
Jim
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thanks so much guys it is an early globe so it is fired and i just wasnt sure if ammonia in windex or any household cleaners would hurt it but i will start off slowly and gently, following all your recommendations. i should already probably know how to properly clean a globe but i always keep my items exactly as found but this globe is a beauty that i want to enjoy for a while. thanks greatly gents.
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