How do you clean a McIntosh amp?


I have just purchased a McIntosh 240 amp. It is quite dirty. I don't believe the chrome is pitted, but I'm afraid I will lose the lettering on the chrome as I clean. Any suggestion on how to clean the chrome? Is WD-40 okay?

I thought I would clean the tubes with a dry, cotton rag being careful not to touch the tubes with my fingers.

Any suggestions will be appreciated.
jcambron

Showing 1 response by tmoran

I've got the same amp with probably greater dirt/pitting going on. I'm tried Simply Green and gotten it to look better w/o taking the lettering off. I did dilute it as per directions.

Anybody know how to deal with pitting?
If I rechrome it, how much value is lost due to original lettering being gone. My 240 is not in very good shape, so I probably can't damage resale too much.