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Title: What is the gunk on top of the PC-3 plate choke brackets, & how do I remove it?
Post by: Downhome Upstate on December 22, 2012, 06:04:31 AM
A merry post-Mayan apocalyptic Xmas to all!  ;D

I want to paint the metal brackets on the PC-3's for my Stereomour, but there is glue or something like it over the top. Please let fly with suggestions on the best way to remove it.

Thanks!
Title: Re: What is the gunk on top of the PC-3 plate choke brackets, & how do I remove it?
Post by: jimiclow on December 22, 2012, 06:18:16 AM
I think it's the lacquer. I used acetone on mine.
Title: Re: What is the gunk on top of the PC-3 plate choke brackets, & how do I remove it?
Post by: Paul Birkeland on December 22, 2012, 06:29:14 AM
It is varnish that is used in the production process of transformers.  We use a bit of acetone to clean and loosen this gunk up, then a wire brush to remove it entirely.  This tends to be most necessary on the top surface of the PC3.
Title: Re: What is the gunk on top of the PC-3 plate choke brackets, & how do I remove it?
Post by: Downhome Upstate on December 22, 2012, 06:53:39 AM
Thanks, guys. I'm off to get some acetone!
Title: Re: What is the gunk on top of the PC-3 plate choke brackets, & how do I remove it?
Post by: earwaxxer on December 22, 2012, 07:04:40 AM
GOO GOO GA CHOO!
Title: Re: What is the gunk on top of the PC-3 plate choke brackets, & how do I remove it?
Post by: Paul Joppa on December 22, 2012, 08:54:35 AM
GOO GOO GA CHOO!
Eric, have you been breathing acetone fumes again?  :^)

Seriously, be sure you have adequate ventilation with that stuff!
Title: Re: What is the gunk on top of the PC-3 plate choke brackets, & how do I remove it?
Post by: Downhome Upstate on December 22, 2012, 12:22:15 PM
GOO GOO GA CHOO!
Eric, have you been breathing acetone fumes again?  :^)

Seriously, be sure you have adequate ventilation with that stuff!

Will do, Paul.  6 oz. of Cutex Nail Polish Remover, $1.78 + tax at the evil Wal Mart, vs. $9.95 for a quart of Acetone at Home Depot. Got a can of Rustoleum Gloss Black Lacquer for the paint shot after removal. Tape off the windings and terminals and off we go (not sniffing acetone along the way)!
Title: Re: What is the gunk on top of the PC-3 plate choke brackets, & how do I remove it?
Post by: earwaxxer on December 22, 2012, 02:08:41 PM
GOO GOO GA CHOO!
Eric, have you been breathing acetone fumes again?  :^)

Seriously, be sure you have adequate ventilation with that stuff!

Expert, texpert, choking smokers, don't you think the joker laughs at you?
Title: Re: What is the gunk on top of the PC-3 plate choke brackets, & how do I remove it?
Post by: Downhome Upstate on December 22, 2012, 03:29:49 PM
GOO GOO GA CHOO!
Eric, have you been breathing acetone fumes again?  :^)

Seriously, be sure you have adequate ventilation with that stuff!

Expert, texpert, choking smokers, don't you think the joker laughs at you?

Bought the box set, did we?  ::)
Title: Re: What is the gunk on top of the PC-3 plate choke brackets, & how do I remove it?
Post by: earwaxxer on December 22, 2012, 06:03:39 PM
did not buy the box set, but have most of the 2009 remasters. FANTASTIC!