Cleaning tube pins

Anyone have any suggestions for cleaning gold plated tube pins on NOS tubes. I have heard that Caig's is not the answer. Plus, I do not want to take the chance of removing the gold plating.

daveyf05-30-2020 9:07pm

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testpilot Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 933 posts 05-31-2020 at 11:16am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Use a rubber eraser, it will not damage the gold plating
geoffkait Details Discussions Posts This discussion 23,365 posts 05-31-2020 at 03:48pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Magic Eraser
roberjerman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,319 posts 05-31-2020 at 04:15pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Vodka on a cotton ball/swab! Also recommended by A.J. Van den Hul for cleaning styli.
roberjerman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,319 posts 05-31-2020 at 04:19pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete If the tubes are brand-new in-the-box leave 'em alone! No need to be so neurotic!
thenewguy007 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 38 posts 05-31-2020 at 05:32pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete If you want them looking brand new & shiny & they have a ton of oxidization/grime, the only way is to polish them. Usually dental polish tools are a good way. Or wet sanding with very very fine grit sandpaper.

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