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REMOVING SMOKE SMELL FROM RADIOS

Posted: Tue May 04, 2010 2:19 pm
by W4PIG
can anybody give me any information on how to remove the smell of cigarette smoke smell from radios 73s dew4pig

Re: REMOVING SMOKE SMELL FROM RADIOS

Posted: Tue May 04, 2010 2:43 pm
by wx1f
W4PIG wrote:can anybody give me any information on how to remove the smell of cigarette smoke smell from radios 73s dew4pig
One wash cycle and two drying cycles in your dishwasher. Makes em squeaky clean and smelling nice. Of course....it will never work again but at least the smoke smell is gone. :twisted:

Smoke removal

Posted: Tue May 04, 2010 5:39 pm
by wa4wip
1. Take radio to be de-smoked
2. Insert in a large plastic bag
3. Throw in a couple of laundry dryer sheets
4. Tie bag closed for 24 hours
5. After 24 hours smoke smell will be gone or very much reduced
It works for me - give it a try - Dick WA4WIP

de-smoke

Posted: Tue May 04, 2010 6:46 pm
by AE4SH
take covers off and wash with contact cleaner, but check to make sure cleaner will not attack the plastic, then let dry in a warm place , the sun works best , then place in a plastic bag with a couple of dryer sheets for 2 to 3 days.
the smoke will be gone.
on older rigs , remove tubes and use a home steam cleaner and steam the chassis being careful of any waxed coils.
it works for me.

Posted: Tue May 04, 2010 6:58 pm
by W4PIG
thanks for the information will give it a try 73s