Cleaning my resonator (and other steels, for that matter)

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Todd Weger Member From: Safety Harbor, FLAUSA	posted 31 October 2002 07:03 AM profile send email edit I'm wondering what type of cleaner I should use to clean the nickle-plated coverplate on my Regal resonator? Living down here in Florida, it gets that "filmy" sort of coating after being played outdoors. Of course, I keep it indoors and in the case when I'm not playing it. Also, while were on the subject, I need to clean the tuner pans and other chrome parts on my Stringmasters, too. Would the same sort of cleaner/polish work for these, too? Or, should I just do the old-fashioned "slightly damp cloth" instead, and avoid any cleaning solution altogether? My concern with doing that is moisture and the potential for any rusting of parts. Thanks in advance! TJW ------------------ Todd James Weger/RD/RTD 1956 Fender Stringmaster T-8 (C6, B11, E13); 1960 Fender Stringmaster D-8 (E13, C6); Melobar SLS lapsteel (open D); Chandler RH-4 Koa semi-hollow lapsteel (open G); Regal resonator (open G)
Rick Aiello Member From: Berryville, VA USA	posted 31 October 2002 07:48 AM profile send email edit Mothers Chrome Polish ... non-abrasive .... Wal-Mart has it. Mothers also has a Al/Mg polish ... I never tried it ??? ... I went for the Chrome Polish. Semichrome works for tough jobs ... but it is slightly abrasive. Motorcycle shops carry it. [This message was edited by Rick Aiello on 31 October 2002 at 09:29 AM.]
Mike D Member From: Phx, Az	posted 31 October 2002 02:57 PM profile send email edit Along with those suggestions white vinegar makes a great degreaser and is totally non-abrasive (and non-nasty like many cleaners) If the cover is chromed Windex works great too. Don't use ammoniated cleaners on Nickel though.

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