Pioneer PL-560 cleaning yellowish tint

[reko19]

Hi everyone. I recently acquired PL-560 which is in pretty good shape. What is the best way to get rid of a yellowish tint on the base. You could see on the pic how much brighter the area with the tonearm mount is. I watched some youtube videos on retrobrite process, but i am afraid to use hydrogen peroxide. Could it damage the lettering and the base?

There is also a small nick that I would like to repair if I can, not sure what I could fill it with and what would be a matching color.

Would appreciate any suggestions as cosmetics is not my are of expertise and I am afraid to do more damage.

Thank you.

 

[mkane]

Possible Leftover scum from a smoker or, it’s supposed to be like that.

 

[Rey1]

Start with simple green in a small area. The plinth on these doesn't seem to match the silver on the plastic mount, I don't think it's supposed to.

 

[reko19]

i am thinking it is from a smoker, will start with simple green...

any suggestions on how to fix a small nick?

ty

 

[reko19]

here is an interesting video of retrobrite process used on this turntable:

i may try this method seem the least intrusive and wont affect lettering

 

[loudnoises]

i am thinking it is from a smoker, will start with simple green...

any suggestions on how to fix a small nick?

ty

Nevr-dull is for metal, but I've taken to using it for cleaning. It's very gentle on lettering, but pretty tough on stains like these. You need to clean the film off afterwards, but it's worth a shot.

The nick is a bit tougher, visually it's there and an invisible repair is pretty impossible. Most things you could do would probably make it more visible. I might just stick a bubble level on that spot if it's not too awkward.

 

[reko19]

thank you, will give it a try

 

[reko19]

anybody knows if anti-skate and record selector size knobs are removable? tried pulling them up for cleaning but they seem to be stuck in there, don't want to break them of

thx

 

[reko19]

i must say, simple green is a magical, lol

@Rey1, many thanks for recommending it

 

[markd51]

But simple green also might cause harm, especially full strength. I'd preferably use something milder, like Sprayway Glass Cleaner which has no ammonia, It will remove films, but unlikely will cause any damage to lettering or the finish.

Of course don't spray anything directly onto the table, apply to a towel first such as a Microfiber Towel.

I'm thinking the difference in color tint was purposely done that way, and not from age, or smoke films.

 

[Markoz]

The plinth on these is some kind of vinyl/plastic veneer over MDF, the tonearm mount is probably painted metal. These materials may not have been an absolute perfect match when new, and have likely aged differently over 45+ years.

It looks to be in excellent shape otherwise, I would be wary of using anything beyond a gentle solution, for fear of removing lettering/paint/etc.

 

[SmileyFaceEQ]

My go to are lysol lemon wipes. Cuts tar and smell.