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DeOxit safe on tape heads?

reli - 2008-10-12 17:02

Is it safe to clean corroded tape heads with DeOxit, or is it too harsh?

bashngu - 2008-10-12 17:07

It's not too harsh but it may leave a residue as it is also a lubrication. Try acetone 1st w/ a stiff swab. If it's corroded beyond that, I have used Novus #2 to polish heads as it does have mild abrasives. Try not to use it on the center of the head tho. Stick w/ acetone there.

reli - 2008-10-12 17:09

Acetone is nail polish remover right?

bashngu - 2008-10-12 17:12

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Originally posted by Reli:
Acetone is nail polish remover right?


I use pure acetone (found at hardware store). Im not sure if nail polish remover has other additives. I think it must because it smells different. And by the way, keep the acetone OFF of plastic.