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| Dial Gauge solvent? |
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| chipenter:
Brake cleaner or expanding foam cleaner is realy quick , just spray it on and move the plunger a few times , use no oil unles there are oil wells on the pivots . |
| awemawson:
Beware of brake cleaner and similar solvents fogging the lens and dissolving the printing on the dial |
| Houtenkrullen:
I have cleaned dial gauges before. I always used methylated spirit. Be careful with the face, it may dissolve the printing. No fogging of the lens or disolving of other plastic components in my experience. I have used special clock-oil which can be bought in smal amounts from hobby-clock websites (verry thin and doesn't gum up). But only in minute amounts. This is just the way I have done it, and had succes with. Just a diy guy though. |
| Meldonmech:
One of my main interests is Horology, and I would not consider using any other lubricant than clock oil, which is specially designed for use on delicate mechanisms. I use a straightened paper clip, hammered flat on one end then, the sides filed to a point to form a small spade, for applying very small droplets of oil. On small items an eye glass can be helpful to ensure oil is applied to the correct components. Cheers David |
| Arbalist:
Thanks for your thoughts folks, most useful. :beer: |
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