[ltp] Polishing the case of an X20

[John Shane]

On Thu, 25 Aug 2005 19:10:42 +1000
Helen Borrie <helebor@iinet.net.au> wrote:

> Cleaning tips #3  :D
> 
> If you want the "toothy" patch to be more like the worn surface surrounding 
> it, try a soft cloth that has been wet and wrung out tight.  Dip a small 
> pad of this slightly moist cloth in French dressing and gently rub the 
> rough patch in a circular motion from the edge to the 
> centre.  Periodically, wipe the area with the "clean" part of the cloth and 
> work with a fresh pad of dressing.  French dressing = oil + vinegar + salt 
> + water, similar to the body secretions that broke down the textured 
> surface and caused the patina on the rest of the case.
> 
> To go the other way and restore some of the "tooth" on used cases and 
> keyboards, again use a soft cloth.  But, for this purpose, instead of the 
> French dressing, dissolve sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) in warm water (2 
> teaspoons per 500ml) and use this solution to moisten the cloth.  Care!  If 
> the cloth feels "wet" then it's too wet!  You can alternatively use plain 
> soda water, the kind you use for mixing drinks, after it has gone "flat".
> 
> Best cloth I know for this kind of cleaning is a microfibre "magic" car 
> detailing cloth or similar, the kind that looks like fine turkish 
> towelling.  (These cloths and the soda water are also great for cleaning 
> the LCD monitor, your spectacles,  the viewer of your digital camera, 
> mirrors, windows, bathtubs, showers and to freshen up the appearance of a 
> dark suit!)
> 
> Helen

Are you sure your real name isn't "Heloise"? ;-)  John