(Topic ID: 151066)

Cleaning up a transformer

By flashinstinct

8 years ago



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    #1 8 years ago

    Tried to take a look on here and online for instructions or guidance when it comes to restoraing / cleaning a transformer. Can anyone on here give me a step by step if they exist?

    #2 8 years ago

    good luck!
    paper and coated wire.
    I would use a dremel with a wire brush for the metal, and maybe a little soap and water around the contacts.
    turn it upside down, scrub with a toothbrush, and then hit it with compressed air to dry.
    my 3.5 cents worth.
    maybe somebody here knows a better way?
    dirt?, steve?, ...

    #3 8 years ago

    for my CftBL transformer, I removed the 4 long screws and the nylon spacers and then used a wire wheel to clean the "block". the varnish on the metal brackets was a bear to remove I used something like this:
    http://www.homedepot.com/p/Citristrip-40-oz-Safer-Paint-and-Varnish-Stripping-Gel-QCG73801TB/206376501

    be careful though, it will take the color right off of the striped wire

    I used 3M blue painters tape to mask off the transformer coil and wires and used semi-gloss black rustolium (a few very light coats) to make it look like new.

    pics tonight if I remember

    #4 8 years ago

    The tape on mine is nicotine filled. I just don't want to ruin a good transformer. I just know once I am done if I don't do something it will look like an eye sore.

    #6 8 years ago

    here's a picture of how mine turned out. it really wasn't that hard to clean it up properly and make it look nice.

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    #7 8 years ago

    Tale of two taxis. # 218. Not much but a few tips

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