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nelsb01

01-15-2018 @ 2:40 PM

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Got a few good ideas from a large art supply store already, but anyone have any good ideas about how to clean the hardboard without damaging it? Have some very good pieces and while there is new hardboard (cardboard) available out there, I would like to use the original if I can,
I am going to start with a soft fine brush and vacuum. Then move to a soft tooth brush and vacuum.
Then the art store suggested a soft (like very soft) eraser.
So, what have you done?

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01-15-2018 @ 7:23 PM

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Bruce, Just a wild guess... How about Diatomaceous earth with a soft brush? Try it on a hidden spot first to make sure you're able to vacuum all of it off without a trace.

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01-16-2018 @ 7:05 AM

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Bruce, I used this procedure to clean some of the posters and art work at the Beller museum. It works on most dirt but does not remove stains and water marks.

http://www.srmarchivists.org/resources/preservation/preservation-publications/surface-cleaning-paper/

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01-16-2018 @ 9:07 AM

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Thanks guys.
Alan, such a big word for a simple medium.
The garage is being heated now --- will be working on it this afternoon.
Will let you know the results.

I have the "reproduction" piece on stand-by........but the original is in such good shape (minus the dirt) that I would rather use that if it can be cleaned sufficiently.

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01-16-2018 @ 9:17 AM

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Yeah, you'll think it's simple if you don't wear a face mask.

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nelsb01

01-16-2018 @ 1:52 PM

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Well.............here is the before picture

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01-16-2018 @ 1:55 PM

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Here is the after picture -- soft tooth brush, and vacuum cleaner, followed by damp terry towel, that was rotated frequently.
You can see the water stains from the cowl/window leakage over the years.

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01-16-2018 @ 1:59 PM

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And here is the "ah poop" moment when I realized that this dash insulator came from a pickup truck that had a aftermarket heater installed. And there was no amount of cleaning -- that was going to fix that.

Thanks for the suggestions on cleaning-- it did come out pretty nice for it's age.
We'll just chalk this one up to not looking at the total picture.

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01-17-2018 @ 7:24 AM

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Alan, I had never heard of using Diatomaceous earth as a cleaning agent. I use it in the garden to kill pests. Fullers earth is the product most recommended for cleaning as it absorbs oils in stains. After reading your post, I Googled both products and noticed that the abrasive qualities of Diatomaceous earth could help clean stains. Thanks for educating me.

https://draxe.com/diatomaceous-earth/

https://www.wikihow.com/Use-Fuller%27s-Earth

Tom

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