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do you wax the outside of your cabinet?

By oldschoolbob

10 years ago


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#3 10 years ago
Quoted from oldschoolbob:

I have a flight 2000 that I'm going to clean. What do you use to clean it and do you wax it when it's done?
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Bob

I had an old timer recommend Scrubbing Bubbles some time ago for cabinet cleaning. Works fantastic. I don't use it on the outside of decal'd or screen printed, but pained cabs absolutely. Removes a lot of crap easy. For protection and shine you could use a wax, but as Pauz21 said if the surface is rough it'll just gum up. A clear spray on wax might be a reasonable alternative. I've used carnauba on a couple of smooth cabs with great results, but it's probably overkill.

#6 10 years ago
Quoted from ccotenj:

pinster, any specific guidance on using the scrubbing bubbles? or just follow the directions on the can?

Spray, wait, wipe off. In cabinet bases where the surface could be rough (or to get it out of corners) I've used a shop vac then a finish wipe.

SB also works excellent on metal/plastic ramps. I put them in my wash basin, spray with SB, wait 3-4 minutes then rinse with warm water. It really cuts the scrubbing time down.

As always use with caution on any questionable artwork, etc.. You never know. Start small, experiment, then use your best judgement.

The SB advice came from a fellow Jerseyite and RGP old timer. Let's just call him Ron S. to keep anonymity. Other old timers will likely know who I'm referring to.

Regards,

Brian

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