I'm cleaning the chassis of a 50's RCA Radiotelephone that has seen the high seas. I'm making good progress (better than I thought ) on polishing some of the pitting out of the alumminum front panel. The transformer and frane of the variable condensor has some minor powdering . The inductor coils are also grimy and green.I've thought about alumminum jelly but, I'd rather not risk getting it anywhere else. I'd be happy to hear some ideas. Also I could remove these parts, the vibra' pack is held down by four screws as well as the condensor. The condensor is the only component I'd have to de-solder. Thanks for this great resource.

:I'm cleaning the chassis of a 50's RCA Radiotelephone that has seen the high seas. I'm making good progress (better than I thought ) on polishing some of the pitting out of the alumminum front panel. The transformer and frane of the variable condensor has some minor powdering . The inductor coils are also grimy and green.I've thought about alumminum jelly but, I'd rather not risk getting it anywhere else. I'd be happy to hear some ideas. Also I could remove these parts, the vibra' pack is held down by four screws as well as the condensor. The condensor is the only component I'd have to de-solder. Thanks for this great resource.
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::I'm cleaning the chassis of a 50's RCA Radiotelephone that has seen the high seas. I'm making good progress (better than I thought ) on polishing some of the pitting out of the alumminum front panel. The transformer and frane of the variable condensor has some minor powdering . The inductor coils are also grimy and green.I've thought about alumminum jelly but, I'd rather not risk getting it anywhere else. I'd be happy to hear some ideas. Also I could remove these parts, the vibra' pack is held down by four screws as well as the condensor. The condensor is the only component I'd have to de-solder. Thanks for this great resource.
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Andrew,
I found a great product called, "Jungle Jake". It is an enviromentally safe cleaner. Here in Illinois it is available at "Big R" stores, which is a farm and home supply retail. This stuff will take out hydraulic fluid from clothing, grass muck from under your lawn mower, and clean your car engine, and not hurt your skin or any surface. I let my grandaughter clean with it.
I have recently restored an old Philco chasis that was sooo tacky with cigarette and kitchen grease, I couldn't stand to touch it. I turned it on it's side, and put some Jake in a spray bottle and diluted it, very concentrated, and sprayed the entire top side of the chasis and tuning coil. The muck just rolled off. Mind you, I did remove the tubes as it may take off the numbers, as will anything wet.
Now I know some may not approve of my methods. But as we all know, some of these radio's have been in leaking shed's and barn's for years. What is one more soak for the right reason's? When I am done, just sit it near a heat vent and let it dry overnite. No harm done.It will not hurt the wax on the old caps, nor affect the wiring.
I might warn you if you do find some and start using it, you may get addicted to using it. I have several friends I have got started on it, and they like me, must always have it.
No, I am in no way affilated with the company. Just trying to pass on some good info. Have fun

Many thanks Cindy , I'll look around for that product. Take care

:Many thanks Cindy , I'll look around for that product. Take care
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Andrew,
I myself just finished a "green" set. It was a little more work than cigarette smoke. But with one of those pot scrubbers we use in the kitchen, it came right off. Seems the green eats into the chasis more than the smoke does. Anyhow, mine looks great.