On 31 Jan 2004 03:44:42 -0800, (Andre) wrote:

"Steve(JazzHunter)" wrote in message . ..
On Wed, 28 Jan 2004 21:11:20 GMT, (Michael) wrote:

I have some Gonzo Stain Remover, but I can't find any reference to what's
in it. Is this the right stuff (PERC or something similar that would
work)?

Michael


That doesn't ring a bell. The smell of Perc is pretty unmistakable.
One clue is that it would melt plasitc if applied. But if it's not
identified I wouldn't use it on a video head.

Yeah, you might end up with a nice clean video head chip which is no
longer attached!

The "microscope and very fine screwdriver" trick apparently works in
really stubborn cases, found that in one of the "VCR Repair
Illustrated" books.
Best used only as a last resort when you've tried everything else.


. Steve .


Didn't want to mention it either as using any hard tool against a
video head is very risky.
That said I have a right angle dental pick that I use in the most
dificult cases.
soak the large clump with plenty of solvent then using my 40x scope
and the pick very carefully apply pressure againdt the center of the
clump.(Nevery try to edge scrape, it'll ALWAYS scratch the drum head.)
Push very gently downward and laterally along the drum surface away
from the center of the drum towards the edge.
The clump should slide off if the solvent has soaked into the base of
the clump enough to soften it.
Like the man said this is a last resort.
If you have the tools to pull the drum and an ultrasonic cleaner
that's the best possible solution.
Run it overnight in an ultrasonic bath and that will clean it all off.