[TechAssist] Re: Q-Tip

I believe the swabs he is looking for are an Aiwa part number for cleaning
CD lenses and are available from Tritronics.

As for cleaning VCR heads, the best thing that I have found is a synthetic
chamois.   I cut it into small pieces and just throw them in the wash when
they get dirty.  After a couple of washes they actually work better.
Natural chamois leaves little bits sometimes.  For cleaning fluid I use
denatured alcohol or for really clogged heads a little shot of Electroclean.

Leonard G. Caillouet
Service Manager
Electronics World
Gainesville, FL
352-332-5608
352-332-5668 (fax)

----- Original Message -----
From: "Kevin" <kevinstv@xxxxxxx>
To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, November 28, 2002 3:48 PM
Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Q-Tip


>
> I use paper to clean video heads.  I try to find the softest, thickest
> paper I can find.  In a pinch normal white paper will do.  I tear off a
> small portion, wet it with 99% isopropanol, apply the paper to the drum
> and then turn the drum with my other hand.  This way insures that I will
> never clean the heads with an up and down motion, and as a bonus, the
> drum itself is cleaned as well.  Some drums turn the paper black!  How
> do other techs clean video heads?
>
> Kevin Wilks
> Kevin's TV & Video Repair
> Penticton BC Canada
> kevinstv@xxxxxxx
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: techassist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:techassist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Edward Gaidies
> Sent: Thursday, November 28, 2002 12:19 PM
> To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Q-Tip
>
>
> I don't recall ever using Q tips to clean Video heads.
> Best result I get, is using a Paper Cleaning tape, putting the unit into
> pause, spray a little cleaning liquid, or 99.6 Polypropyl alcohol on the
> portion of tape that is surrounding the Video head, apply a little
> finger
> pressure to the tape, being careful not to put your finger on the head
> itself, a few seconds later it's clean.
> Real dirty heads may require a second application, using a clean section
> of
> the head cleaner.
> The strands in the Q Tip are enough to block the head gap.
>
> -Ed-
>
> -Ed-
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "C&W Electronics" <c_w_electronics@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Thursday, November 28, 2002 2:48 PM
> Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Q-Tip
>
>
> >
> > I get my Q-Tips at the Drug Store or Grocery Store. Tip: When using
> cotton
> > Q-Tips to clean video heads, ROLL the Q-Tip across the video head.
> Don't
> > drag it across the head gap, as cotton will stick in the head gap.
> > Paul W
> > C&W Electronics
> > Azle Tx
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "JOSE R. PANIAGUA" <breadywater@xxxxxxx>
> > To: "techassist" <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Thursday, November 28, 2002 10:44 AM
> > Subject: [TechAssist] Q-Tip
> >
> >
> > > Do someone know where can I get this miniature Q-Tip or special
> cleaning
> > Sawb. 09-001-315-010.
> > > Thank you.
> > >
> > > Jose R. Paniagua.
> > > PANIAGUA TV & VCR Service
> > > breadywater@xxxxxxx
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