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Cleaning AR XA Platter

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Posted on October 24, 2014 at 20:21:16
ChadHahn
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 I picked up a nice, complete AR XA today. The main problem with the table is that the foam mat was fused to the platter. I scraped off the foam but what's left is like a pebble finish on the metal. I soaked the outer platter in Goof-Off and let it sit, but it didn't do anything. I took a 3M scouring pad (the non-stick safe one) and it too didn't get off any of the fused foam.

What can I use to get the old foam off? Will rubbing alcohol do a better job than Goof-Off (which I normally use to get sticker residue off of things)?

Thanks,

Chad

 

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Here is a link with followups for my similar experience . . ., posted on October 24, 2014 at 21:01:17
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RE: Here is a link with followups for my similar experience . . ., posted on October 24, 2014 at 22:06:50
ChadHahn
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 Thanks, I'll look for a plastic razor blade. I tried some fingernail polish remover with a paper towel and it didn't do anything. I'll try it with a razor blade.

If it doesn't work, since I got the old mat off, I might just put a new mat over the pebbling.

Chad

 

RE: Here is a link with followups for my similar experience . . ., posted on October 28, 2014 at 06:43:10
Brian Levy
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 I would not worry about it too much. If it bothers you and you have a drill just get a fine wire brush attachment and gently use it or, if a cat or dog lover use the poor guy's wire hair brush. The type with no plastic covered tips do a better job. The advantage is it gives you more control.
Don Brian Levy, J.D.
Toronto ON Canada

 

RE: Here is a link with followups for my similar experience . . ., posted on October 28, 2014 at 07:20:18
ChadHahn
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 Yes, I was thinking I'd just put a new mat over the platters. If anything, the pebble finish would give it some grip. :)

Chad

 

RE: Cleaning AR XA Platter, posted on October 29, 2014 at 21:39:13
mark.korda@myfairpoint.net
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 Hi Chad, this is from Wayner the best man on vintage turntables, and a great guy...Mark Korda(http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=70190.msg653173#msg653173)

 

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