Thank you for the input.
After washing some of the parts in a light detergent I went to use a Blitz silver polishing cloth intended for silver trumpets, but a warning label advised not to use on lacquered metal - which the 698 appeared to be. So I went with Blitz Gloss Care cloth from the music store. Seemed to work very well. Attached is a pic.
Now the task of setting up the arm.
Not sure if I'll ever use the table, but it sure is nice just to look at.
On a side note, thank you MedicMike for a copy of the manual.
Charlie8521
