Realistic (Moog) MG-1 Panel Restoration

YouTube Uploaded by fredturd on Apr 4, 2012

"Restoring a Realistic (Moog) MG-1 Panel using Purple cleaner which will leave it looking almost brand new. Background audio is courtesy of my week-old Taurus 3 - so there should not be any false copyright claims.

I have used Purple Cleaner to clean mylar arcade-machine overlays for years. Purple Clean will not affect mylar.

I had determined beforehand that the metal panel was painted with acrylic lacquer below the mylar. The factory probably used lacquer because of it's quick-drying capabilities Purple clean will not affect acrylic lacquer, but it will also clean oily grime and enamel based paint from ABS, mylar, and polystyrene leaving it super-clean. I also cleaned the plastic sides (not on video). You can use mineral oil to wipe down plastics they have a little cloudiness after cleaning.

Finally the Purple Clean needs to be neutralized with water. I did not want to get the whole panel wet so I first wiped off the cleaner and then used a moist rag to neutralize the rest.

This is a trick that I learned from the model-car hobby. I am sure there many web pages and videos describing what you can do with purple cleaner.

Warning: Purple Cleaner uses a form of Sodium Hydroxide which is caustic and with improper use it could burn your skin on contact, along with your eyes, and sinuses with the vapor alone. Use with caution. If you cannot find Purple Cleaner, then you can use an automotive orange cleaner (just make sure it does not have any pumice)."

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