[Amps] Correction: How to restore oxidized tank switch

[LB3HC]

Correction:

"I tried to use some kind of metal"
should have been
"I tried to use some kind of metal cleaning agent"

LB3HC

On Sat, Sep 18, 2010 at 5:32 PM, LB3HC <rezycle.bin at gmail.com> wrote:
> I have digged thru my junkbox and found an old tank switch that I
> bought at a swap meet. The switch have ceramic deck "holders" and
> looks like it is quite rugged. You can see some photos here:
> http://picasaweb.google.com/106642167576607300202/LinearAmpParts?feat=directlink
> I consider using it on my new GS35B design. However I need to restore
> it as it is badly oxidized. I tried to use some kind of metal on some
> other equipment one time and that removed the silver coating(!). I
> don't want to damage the silver coating on this nice switch. Please
> share your techniques and tricks for restoring silver plated / silver
> coated parts.
>
> 73
> LB3HC
>