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Title: What do you clean your cab with
Post by: divemaster127 on June 13, 2005, 12:45:57 pm

I have a slikstik quad 4 & i have yet to find a cleaner that does not leave streaks on the control panel, what do you guys use I have tried windex, & all purpose cleaner

Title: Re: What do you clean your cab with
Post by: Baker535 on June 13, 2005, 01:46:35 pm

Glass Plus

Seriously some of the best stuff ever... it doesn't streak. I use it to clean all types of monitors (CPU/arcade) and any type of glass. MY CPO is a thin lexan and it works great on that also. It's not a very harsh cleaner either, so It has been safe to use on a lot of things. Just be sure to test a small spot on different plastics or paint before wiping down the whole surface. Especially if you are trying it on the side of a cab.

-baker

Title: Re: What do you clean your cab with
Post by: Brunnen-G on June 13, 2005, 02:46:46 pm

For old textured control panel overlays, I use 409 and a toothbrush.  Magic Erasers and water work great as well. 

I've never had a problem with Windex streaking when cleaning smooth surfaces though.  Maybe try a different brand of paper towel?

Title: Re: What do you clean your cab with
Post by: Witchboard on June 13, 2005, 02:47:52 pm

From what I've heard, you shouldn't use Windex on plexi.

Title: Re: What do you clean your cab with
Post by: divemaster127 on June 13, 2005, 02:48:42 pm

thanks i will try that, im just real picky & like to keep a real clean cab

Title: Re: What do you clean your cab with
Post by: tommy on June 13, 2005, 02:49:58 pm

Quote from: Witchboard on June 13, 2005, 02:47:52 pm

From what I've heard, you shouldn't use Windex on plexi.

Title: Re: What do you clean your cab with
Post by: rohan on June 13, 2005, 04:22:43 pm

Formula 409 all the way!! Novus on the buttons if you're real anal (like me).

Title: Re: What do you clean your cab with
Post by: CJK on June 13, 2005, 04:31:42 pm

Quote from: Witchboard on June 13, 2005, 02:47:52 pm

From what I've heard, you shouldn't use Windex on plexi.

Title: Re: What do you clean your cab with
Post by: IntruderAlert on June 13, 2005, 10:00:32 pm

What's good for the white side panels on centipede?

Title: Re: What do you clean your cab with
Post by: Q*Bert_OP on June 13, 2005, 10:05:05 pm

damp rag and glass cleaner water(1 portion glass cleaner 4 portions distilled water)

I use it on all my cabs with no bare wood exposed and it works very well, but do not get your cabinet soaking wet, only a rag with very little solution.

Title: Re: What do you clean your cab with
Post by: bjk7382 on June 13, 2005, 11:11:24 pm

For the textured control panels I clean them with a cotton ball and some strong chemicals ;D Not really that strong, a product called "Sandpaper in a can" and the main ingredient is high flash naptha. Works wonders on the textured stuff and doesn't do any damage (because it evaporates in a few seconds, which is why I use a cotton ball to minimize the area I am working on)

For the sides I usually use a concentrated lemon cleaner, without dilluting it. Haven't ever had it pull paint or sideart colors off. Pulls a lot of dirt off though.

Title: Re: What do you clean your cab with
Post by: Scoobie on June 14, 2005, 12:03:10 pm

Would you say Glass Plus is the way to go on smoked plexi/lexan?  Other things I've tried leave scratches...

Title: Re: What do you clean your cab with
Post by: Sinner on June 14, 2005, 12:05:51 pm

Quote from: divemaster127 on June 13, 2005, 02:48:42 pm

thanks i will try that, im just real picky & like to keep a real clean cab

On plexi, use newspaper...works great on mirrors too...
Just take a piece of newspaper, fold it up and wipe away all the fingerprints and stuff...

Title: Re: What do you clean your cab with
Post by: Q*Bert_OP on June 14, 2005, 12:07:06 pm

Try http://www.happcontrols.com/cleaning_maintenance/29117510.htm it works very well on plexiglass.

Title: Re: What do you clean your cab with
Post by: RayB on June 14, 2005, 12:13:58 pm

Newspaper?!?  ???

Isn't newsprint a bit abrasive? Not to mention the ink...

Title: Re: What do you clean your cab with
Post by: Sinner on June 14, 2005, 12:20:43 pm

Quote from: RayB on June 14, 2005, 12:13:58 pm

Newspaper?!?

Title: Re: What do you clean your cab with
Post by: Kremmit on June 15, 2005, 11:50:13 pm

The plastics shop I got my lexan cut at recommended stuff called "Brillianize" for plexi & lexan.  No chemicals that will damage the finish on the plastic.  It's never hurt the lexan windows on my Jeep, anyway.

I see Tap Plastics (http://www.tapplastics.com/shop/product.php?pid=112) sells it online.