Using GoJo to clean up an old Victor Victrola VV-400 Cabinet

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3 жыл бұрын

I've been hearing for a while about how folks use GoJO hand cleaner to clean up old antique furniture and phonograph cabinets. I didn't believe it myself so I went to my local auto parts store and for $3.50 I had an experiment on my hands. I was a little more than surprised with the results.

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@bradb4075 2 ай бұрын

Looks great!

@mrrgstuff 2 жыл бұрын

Very good. This is something I intend to try too. I can't get Gojo but have some similar hand cleaner. Thanks 😀 👍

@oliverw3646 2 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to try it. Thank you.

@agarso 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

@kleovoulos78s 3 жыл бұрын

Great job it looks like new !!

@agarso 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Still does which is amazing after a year or so...

@mewhor Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Just bought a Victrola X in oak and it was covered I soot. Got as much as I could with ammonia but think I’ll go over it with gojo

@mewhor Жыл бұрын

@Bob thanks Ive got everything done up and running nicely. The only problem is the needles on the automatic speed indicator doesn’t extend far enough to be seen in the window. Any way to adjust?

@mewhor Жыл бұрын

@Bob the needle actually moves into the 78 position when the motor starts but only the very tip is visible. It doesn’t extend into the window where it ought to be. I swapped motors and put a motor from a Victrola xi from the same generation.

@joesalaman3503 7 ай бұрын

I wish I knew this before I bought a vintage Gibson SG many years back that was covered in years of cigarette smoke grease. I cleaned it with alcohol and it melted the surface of the nitro cellulose, though I was able to polish a shine back with the alcohol damp cloth. After a while it developed crazing of the finish as it dried out, although this is often considered desirable in old guitars, it could have been prevented if I'd used Gojo. Now whenever I acquire any antique that needs cleaning, I go for the Gojo, it is the gentlest most effective cleaner you can use on ANY surface and leaves a lustrous shine so no need for a wax polish. I wonder if they even use it to restore old master oil paintings?

@placardedinop 10 ай бұрын

Then apply a mixture of 1/4 white vinegar and 3/4 canola oil. Apply liberally and let it set for 24 hours. wipe off the excess oil mixture after 24 hours.

@agarso 10 ай бұрын

Really? I hadn't heard that one. What does that do? The canola oil that works its way into the wood won't go rancid?

@placardedinop 10 ай бұрын

I don’t think it will. The guy that’s recapping my 49 Philco gave the recipe to me. It’s used to restore a lot of his cabinets