A friend has asked me to help resore his mint Beocenter 2100 to life. I've already placed a query on the Workbench forum to ask about replacement panel lights (thread entitled "Beocenter 2100 dial lamps") but there is also a matter of cleaning.

Although the panels are currently undamaged, the unit has been stored where spiders live. Both plastic and Aluminium panels are therefore covered with lots of those spots which spiders tend to leave on anything which is under their webs.

Can anyone offer advice on how to remove the spider droppings, without damaging the panels? I would be quite upset if I damaged the condition of the unit.

Thank you in advance,

Mark

Hi Mark,

I've been using label remover to clean various things recently. Although advertised to just remove labels I've found it cleans everything that's a bit grubby beautifully with no problems of ruining the surface, however it's always best to test it somewhere less obvious first. I would have thought it would be ideal for spider sh droppings.

Steve

Thank you, Steve. I'll give it a try.

Mark

Baby wipes followed by kitchen roll while it is still damp is brilliant.

Chris.

Heh heh!

I guess the spider spots are made of the same stuff the wipes are designed for. Roughly.

Another great idea. Thank you.

Mark

Anti-static Foam cleaner works very well - Servisol is what I use - although it says to test on small area I have not yet damaged an item using it :)

Cif with Bleach will shift them easily without any need for scrubbing. Then use window cleaner to shine up the plastic bits.

Thank you! I didn't expect to get four ideas.

It looks like I won't get to try out the methods until 14 October, but I'll report back after that and let you know how I got on.

Mark

Medogsfat:

Baby wipes followed by kitchen roll while it is still damp is brilliant.

Chris.

Ill second that. This has worked wonders on everything I have tried it on.

Craig