Danny King Posted May 22, 2008 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 We are giving our over worked finisher a much needed clean. Has anyone got any good tips on how to get all the muck off it? Danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted May 22, 2008 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 Methylated spirits to losen the old wax around the brushes. Car polishing wax for the rest of the machine. Mines nearly 20 years old & looks as good as new. Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 A weekly wash with soapy water will help as well Danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 A weekly wash with soapy water will help as well Danny Electric & Rust spring to mind. Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 I agree that hosing it down might be a problem What I meant was, a damp cloth with a lttle fairy on it would do the job Unlees you're busy Lee? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 A weekly wash with soapy water will help as well Danny I would be very careful using "soapy water" on your finishers. even if you isolate your finisher beforehand, as water can get into electrics and short out, and result in a fatal electric shock when switched back on. Most folk would act responsably, but theres always someone who would read A weekly wash with soapy water will help as well Danny and think they can chuck water all over the thing, like they're cleaning there car on a sunday morning !!!!!!!!So I would be very careful when advising keith. more precautionary advice is needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 I was allowing for a dose of good old common sense Using abrasive cleaners and polishes will do nothing for the paint and would in fact make it more difficult to clean overtime as the surface becomes 'flatter' and gives the grime a better 'key' A mild detergent won't hurt it Would 'a little fairy liquid on a damp cloth suffice' ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 I was allowing for a dose of good old common sense Using abrasive cleaners and polishes will do nothing for the paint and would in fact make it more difficult to clean overtime as the surface becomes 'flatter' and gives the grime a better 'key' A mild detergent won't hurt it Would 'a little fairy liquid on a damp cloth suffice' ? I use soapy water, but with caution. thats what I'm saying.... a little fairy liquid on a damp cloth is NOT soapy water But you are right soapy water is the best thing to remove water based edging inks without damage to the machines paint. I was only concerned that the doughnut brigade would take your advice as it was worded. Speaking on behalf of Standard Engineering you should have worded your post with a little more care, as Health and safety would have a field day. 230 volts can be very unforgiving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 I'm glad you agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 I don't................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 You agree that Fairy liquid works and is suitable, that was my point! Common sense should apply Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 Common sense should apply Not in the eyes of health and safety, it should be made clear, especially on such a potentially dangerious practice. You of all people should know this. Surley you can see the Danger in what you are implying. It is one of the most dangerious things you can do in our workplace, mix water with an electrical appliance without implying extreme caution!!!!!!!! carry on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 Common sense should apply Not in the eyes of health and safety, it should be made clear, especially on such a potentially dangerious practice. You of all people should know this. Surley you can see the Danger in what you are implying. It is one of the most dangerious things you can do in our workplace, mix water with an electrical appliance without implying extreme caution!!!!!!!! carry on... And a little common sense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 you can't assume common sense is installed in the first place, so with the obvious dangers, mixing water and electric should not be endorsed on an open forum. Now just be told will you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hibsjo(SCO) Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 I use hot water on my finisher ive never used any common sense with it just mr muscle. carry on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 ive never used any common sense Thats what I mean, your the sort that might get electrocuted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercoulson Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 perhaps hibsjo is the sort that would like a little electrocution? maybe even pay for it................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auto Key Wizard Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 HELP, I've just pressure washed my 700 finisher with my Karcher & the consumer unit when bang but it ain't arf clean now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh-Candoit (ENG) Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 I like the idea of a "Little Fairy" on a Sponge, no names metioned but I can see him now giving it a once over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh-Candoit (ENG) Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 I have used BioTex or Biological washing powder made into a paste with warm-hottish water. wipe the paste over the machine at night in warm weather (or leave the heating on) wipe off next morning, surprizing what it fetches off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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