New to this

Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2010 8:22 pm     Post subject: New to this

Hi i am new, i have just brought a fantastic grandfather clock from

http://www.antiqueclockauctions.co.uk/

And was wonder what i should use to clean the insides (mechinsm) and the wood? i don't want to damage it as its in good condition but i am one of those people that has to have every thing clean and just so.

Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2010 11:14 pm     Post subject:

Is the movement very dirty? Cleaning properly, should be done with the movement disassembled and cleaned in a special solution in an ultrasonic machine. If it works well and looks clean around pivots, leave it alone. It is better to have this done by a professional.

Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2010 3:48 pm     Post subject:

It does look clean, i think i will leave it alone for the time being.

Thank you for the tips.

sorry for the pun, could help myself

Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2010 4:37 pm     Post subject:

For the wood, it would be a good idea to find out what the finish coating is. This way, you would know what you could use to clean it. Murphy's oil soap is traditionally what I use (and works well with most finishes) - but it is always a good idea to test any cleaning or polishing agents in an inconspicuous area of the assembly.