18 Jul
2013
18 Jul
'13
9:43 a.m.
-----Original Message-----
From: cctalk-bounces at classiccmp.org [mailto:cctalk-
bounces at classiccmp.org] On Behalf Of Josh Dersch
Sent: 18 July 2013 07:40
To: General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts
Subject: Re: Solvents for removing very old masking tape from front
panels?
Just a quick update; I put a few pics of the 8/L's front panel post
cleanup
(amongst other things) here:
http://rottedbits.blogspot.com/2013/07/8l-exterior-cleanup.html
- Josh
On 7/17/2013 12:38 AM, Josh Dersch wrote:
> Thanks to all for all of the varied suggestions (which I will
> definitely keep in mind for future projects). WD-40 did the trick
> here; letting the tape soak for 2-3 hours loosened things up enough so
> that the "tape" portion came right off, leaving behind the dried
> adhesive. Soaking that for another couple of hours softened it to the
> point where it scraped off easily with just a fingernail.
>
> This also worked on the three panel switches that had masking tape
> applied, however the adhesive appears to have marred the surface of
> these switches a bit (not so much that it's really that noticeable,
> though.)
>
> Now that it's all cleaned up, it looks very very nice. I'll take some
> pictures tomorrow.
>
> - Josh
Just one more thing regarding the Teletype, can't remember if this was
mentioned.
Check the rubber on the print hammer that hits the typewheel. This turns to
goo, and if this has happened you will end up quickly ruining the typewheel.
The advice I have had is to use a length of vinyl tubing (Outer diameter
7/16", inner diameter 5/16") and fit it over the arm of the hammer. Mine is
just starting to go and I will have to do this before using the Teletype
again.
Regards
Rob