freddythefox
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Post by freddythefox on Nov 18, 2005 6:27:45 GMT 1
ha ha just ordered one bob. will bring it with me to the meet,get your tootsie pegs nice and shiney,in case you meet some one for some oap love.
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arthurdent
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Post by arthurdent on Nov 19, 2005 0:22:32 GMT 1
hahaha ya just never know Jules!
Well after consulting spanish flea a bit about what best type of ultrasonic cleaner to get I got one form ebay Wednesday and was shipped today UPS. Suffice to say that it's been put to use and is doing a wonderful job!
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Post by Spanish Flea on Nov 19, 2005 3:06:52 GMT 1
Arth, i got your messages, sorry i didn't reply, i was in a meeting. Congrats on the purchase, trust me it is well worth it.
Spanish Flea
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Post by loweden on Apr 12, 2006 20:13:13 GMT 1
I could talk at great length about cleaning! Actually many would say I talk at great length about everything! My zippo "tool box" is continuing to grow as time goes on. I am probably using a dozen or more different items. My wife has a sonic cleaner for her jewlery which I might steal but I do still prefer cleaning manually. I usually only use rubbing alcohol for cleaning. I have gotten away from the q-tips a little but still use them for areas I am concerened about the finish. I must admit though that the sonic method is probably the least stressful to the zippo case. Manually cleaning can lead to unintentional hinge stress or wear. Dispite being extremely careful I have notice a time or two where there is more play in the hinge post cleaning no matter how careful I try to be. Nothing tragic so far and maybe its all in my head,lol.
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Post by Spanish Flea on Apr 15, 2006 0:29:42 GMT 1
I tell you what Loweden, i used to hand clean my zippos, but i was never happy not being able to get under the Flint Spring. or that space next to the Flint Wheel. or the sliver of space where the Flint Wheel is mounted. A sonic cleaner gets in all those spaces. Then if there is a spot that needs a little help a toothpick or a toothbrush helps out quite well. I don't polish though, i like the natural look.
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arthurdent
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Post by arthurdent on Apr 15, 2006 2:20:53 GMT 1
not to mention that after a good bath in the cleaner the areas needing touch up are well softened making removal easier and less likely to scratch anything.
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freddythefox
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Post by freddythefox on Apr 16, 2006 15:58:30 GMT 1
ive not actually used mine yet.im still waiting for some spare parts to do some much needed repairs.
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dirkdigler
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Post by dirkdigler on Apr 16, 2006 16:25:08 GMT 1
I like to rub mine out by hand!
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dirkdigler
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Post by dirkdigler on Apr 16, 2006 16:25:48 GMT 1
now now dont go there Fred or ART
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arthurdent
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Post by arthurdent on Apr 16, 2006 20:32:55 GMT 1
hahahaha...too late dirk!
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freddythefox
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Post by freddythefox on Apr 17, 2006 10:33:04 GMT 1
dont know what you mean.you dirty old man.keeping the wife well away from you and that dirty old canadian at the meet.
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dirkdigler
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Post by dirkdigler on Apr 17, 2006 11:56:38 GMT 1
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arthurdent
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Post by arthurdent on Apr 18, 2006 0:49:23 GMT 1
;D
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mcooper
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Post by mcooper on Aug 15, 2006 10:43:39 GMT 1
whilst cleaning an insert yesterday i found a solid block of white material instead of the cotton wool.is this common?ive never seen it before?
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Post by gtb on Aug 15, 2006 11:52:21 GMT 1
I'm taking a guess that the lighter concerned is either a '68 or a '69. These 'solid' blocks were fitted around that time. The wick obviously could not penetrate the wadding and was sort of rolled up at the top. I don't think this was sucessful as they only appeared for this 2 year period.
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