Cleaning an old box

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theorangecouch

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HI I am new to the form and if all goes well I will be getting my first old school boom box a Lasonic TRC 931. The box is in prety good condition in full working order. it show a little wear from its age and has a few scratches. i was wanting some pointers nm cleaning the body and any tips on getting the chrome nice and shinny. Is painting the body a good idea? What should I do to minimize scratches? Any other tips would be appreciated.

Thanks, J
 

baddboybill

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Well you did real good on your 1st boomer :thumbsup: :thumbsup: as for cleaning mild dish soap is always good ;-) Some people use wax to real bring out shine :w00t: If outside seems pretty dirty chances are the inside of bbx is also :huh: Now some guys take it apart to clean and some leave it alone...I always clean 100% inside and out :-D Good luck and :morepics: :morepics: when you get her done :thumbsup:
 

theorangecouch

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Cool thanks for the tips. I will receive the box this week. I'll post some pics when I get it. It is missing one knob, the mic volume. (the second version on the trc with the rounded corners) If anyone knows where I could get one let me know.

Thanks, J
 

baddboybill

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theorangecouch said:
Cool thanks for the tips. I will receive the box this week. I'll post some pics when I get it. It is missing one knob, the mic volume. (the second version on the trc with the rounded corners) If anyone knows where I could get one let me know.

Thanks, J
3rd edition :-D You can keep an eye on epay :thumbsup: These are rare like the 1st edition is...2nd edition of course is always on epay...Good luck :thumbsup: Here is my 3rd edition pic....

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theorangecouch

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Wow thats super clean!!! How did you get it so clean? Did you paint it and put new stickers, and the chrome...verry nice indeed!
 

baddboybill

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theorangecouch said:
Wow thats super clean!!! How did you get it so clean? Did you paint it and put new stickers, and the chrome...verry nice indeed!
I actually got it free Because of a lying ebay seller :-D But just used dish soap and glass cleaner for chrome and time and patience :thumbsup:
 

baddboybill

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theorangecouch said:
Here is a photo of the on I'm getting, any suggestions?

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I can also tell you from pics 1 and 4 the led meter decal which is made of like hard plastic is curling up...Mine also did this and the way i repaired it was to take it completly off of meter and use an iron to flatten it out then reglue it back on :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Good luck :-D
 
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