Re: Low Tech: cleaning casters

It was the white powdery type. Not sure if I'd clean a monitor with it,
maybe the monitor frame.

Chris

"Scott Caldwell" <lscottcaldwell@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:moSif.26333$Zv5.3487@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Thanks for the tip!
>
> Was this the white, powdery oxidation or the more
> typical red, rust variety? I'm asking since I have
> a monitor with the white, powdery stuff and would
> like a way to get it clean. Come to think of it, I
> have some levelers like that too, but probably a lot
> more that are just plain rusty. :(
>
> Scott C.
>
> cnlmoore wrote:
>> I am trying to finish up a DK restoration that's destined to become a
>> DDK. The casters have about 20 years worth of crud built up on them plus
>> a lot of oxidation from sitting in someone's damp basement.
>>
>> Didn't feel like spending any time cleaning them and new replacements are
>> impossible to find. So, I put them in a small bucket with a liberal
>> amount of white vinegar and oxy-clean. Added some hot water to cut down
>> on the volcanic eruption effect taking place. Not sure why I chose this
>> concoction, but it worked like a charm. Few hours later and the gunk was
>> dissolved and a quick scrub revealed clean wheels and shiny chrome plate.
>> They spin smooth as silk now as well. Goofy fix I realize, but what the
>> heck.
>>
>> Chris M


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