What is the gunk on top of the PC-3 plate choke brackets, & how do I remove it?

[Downhome Upstate]

A merry post-Mayan apocalyptic Xmas to all! 

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!

[jimiclow]

I think it's the lacquer. I used acetone on mine.

[Paul Birkeland]

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.

[Downhome Upstate]

Thanks, guys. I'm off to get some acetone!

[earwaxxer]

GOO GOO GA CHOO!

[Paul Joppa]

GOO GOO GA CHOO!

Eric, have you been breathing acetone fumes again?  :^)

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

[Downhome Upstate]

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)!

[earwaxxer]

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?

[Downhome Upstate]

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? 

[earwaxxer]

did not buy the box set, but have most of the 2009 remasters. FANTASTIC!