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Finger Print Removal on Aluminum Faceplates

I have a amp in perfect condition with the minor exception that it does get some finger print "oil" marks on the front mounted power switch. Does anyone have any suggestions for cleaning aluminum faceplates of finger print marks. In particular, I have other units that only have silkscreen labeling on the faceplate. So consideration of the not extremely durable silkscreening needs to be taken into account. Any help appreciated.
nanderson
bob_bundus
1,834 posts
 
I use a spray can of Endust for Electronics; it's a both great cleaner & static neutralizer. Spray some on a small swatch of blue lint-free paper towel & clean your faceplate &/or the whole component, exchanging to fresh sides or new pieces of towel as-required. It has not caused any problems at all with the silkscreening on my equipmnent. I also use this cleaning techinique when I'm cleaning up a component for resale, or when cleaning up something that I've bought which the previous owner had neglected to clean. My buyers are typically very pleased, even to the point that they may comment "this piece looks just like brand new".
cdc
1,839 posts
 
I've used Caig Pro-Gold to clean some tough fingerprints off some RCA's. May be too harsh for your needs.
nanderson OP
291 posts
 
What a quick set of thoughts. Thanks for all that have contributed so far and encourage others that may have other ideas.
chichiuno
118 posts
 
THE Best is 90% rubbing alcohol Period! all around, jacks and all. ok Bob, lets here it! lol
sek
105 posts
 
I agree that 90% rubbing alcohol is okay for most things, but it may damage silkscreening.
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