Thorman's recommendation actually has a scientific basis -- which has to do with the small amount of skin oil contained in his bath towel, which provides a microscopic layer of "gloss".
A little better technique, is to get a towel or clean rag, soak it with water (filtered if poss.) and while it's still soppy, spray it with just a puff or two of automotive silicon spray. Then wring it out well and clean the equipment. This is especially effective on black anodized aluminum.
If something is really dirty, first clean it with a rag or towel dampened with a solution of filtered water 20 parts to pure household ammonia (1 part) and 98% alcohol (5 - 10 parts) works great -- on windows too! (This is like Windex, but without the detergents and additives.)
If the "windex" formula doesn't get it, my "solvent of last resort" is Ronsonal Lighter Fluid, which is pure naptha same as used by dry cleaners.
A little better technique, is to get a towel or clean rag, soak it with water (filtered if poss.) and while it's still soppy, spray it with just a puff or two of automotive silicon spray. Then wring it out well and clean the equipment. This is especially effective on black anodized aluminum.
If something is really dirty, first clean it with a rag or towel dampened with a solution of filtered water 20 parts to pure household ammonia (1 part) and 98% alcohol (5 - 10 parts) works great -- on windows too! (This is like Windex, but without the detergents and additives.)
If the "windex" formula doesn't get it, my "solvent of last resort" is Ronsonal Lighter Fluid, which is pure naptha same as used by dry cleaners.