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Topic: Cleaning an old lap steel case? |
Jim Wilmoth
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California, USA
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Posted 14 Dec 2012 10:29 pm |
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Well, I did it. I found a nice old Supro from circa 1949 and I love it. Just one teeny tiny problem... The cloth covered case smells like cat pee something fierce.
Any suggestions to clear without harming the case?
This subject is literally bringing tears to my eyes... 
Last edited by Jim Wilmoth on 15 Dec 2012 8:32 am; edited 1 time in total |
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Stephen Cowell
From:
Round Rock, Texas, USA
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Posted 15 Dec 2012 3:03 am
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I've used bleach and ozone... but not against cat pee.
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Too much junk to list... always getting more. |
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Robert Murphy
From:
West Virginia
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Posted 15 Dec 2012 4:20 am
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| Sprinkle the case liberally with baking soda and let it sit for a day then Gently vaccume the case without pulling the fabric from the glue. Reverse the hose and blow out any remaining soda. Leave it open in the sunlight and repeat if nessary. |
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Jim Wilmoth
From:
California, USA
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Posted 15 Dec 2012 11:58 am
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| Great ideas. I shall try baking soda, a vacuum and airing it outside. |
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Jim Wilmoth
From:
California, USA
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Posted 21 Dec 2012 12:37 am
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A combination/layered approach of vinegar, baking soda, hydrogen peroxide and dish washing soap have given good results.
Some of the black lining in the case is a little loose. Any recommendations on glue to use to glue lining back to sides of case? |
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L. Bogue Sandberg
From:
Chassell, Michigan, USA
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Posted 21 Dec 2012 8:10 am
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| I've used Titebond Original for gluing lining back to case. Since it's water soluble, it can be cleaned off the fuzz if you slop a little. Scrape any old glue off as best you can. It may require light clamping or weighting to get a good bond. |
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John Billings
From:
Ohio, USA
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Posted 21 Dec 2012 11:45 am
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| I've had very good luck with Zorbex, from Lowe's. It has no odor itself, but is the best commercial product I've found so far. |
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