getting rust spots on amp control panel - what to do??

[awaywardson]

my Fender HRDx is starting to rust up in spots on the control panel. how do i reverse this? help! help! i keep it in a flight case in our band's trailer and only take it out for gigs/rehearsals..

[84Bravo]

Sell it.

[studiodunn]

call it relic'd and add $200 to the price.

no reversing, only maintenance. try naval gel.

[awaywardson]

is the control panel replaceable (sp.?) - or would i have to replace the whole chassis? how about buffing it??

[smolder]

steel wool and car wax can take the rust layer off of true chrome, but will definitely damage any decal or printing that is on it.

[astainback]

Go to a gun store. Dick's sporting goods should have it as well.
They sell these rust removing wipes. It is a pre-treated cloth.

Buy cloth, remove amp knobs, wipe away rust.
It should not make the chrome finish look cloudy.. but I would consider trying a covered piece of it first to test it out.

I bought one of these cloths for a pistol that had some rust specs on it. One swipe and I was done. i used the rest of the cloth to remove heavy rusting on an ammo can that I got from cheaperthandirt.

[Sean French]

I use that orange automotive hand cleaner for the chrome rims/air beather and valve covers on my truck.Takes rust spots off with ease.
It may work for your situation.

[astainback]

Oh.. and to prevent rust.. a light coating of gun oil on a soft clean lint free cloth will go a long way on that panel if you don't touch it with your hands. I would avoid touching it with your fingers, and maybe wiping it off with a cloth (like your guitar) after you use it.

[awaywardson]

mastertrax - i'm near Waco, in McLennan county...

thanks for all the tips guys