DipIt, if you can find it might work.
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Dip-It -- And a Question About The Urn's Design
Tom, yes -- I was thinking about Dip-It or other similar cleaner for the interior. I think that's the easiest way to approach it.
It's been suggested that I make a paste of baking soda and water for the exterior. Seems like a good non-abrasive mixture so I will give that a try.
Does anyone know if the percolation stem assembly that sits in the bottom of the urn is removable? The stem twirls around on the base and can be moved from side to side, but the base itself seems to be fused into its well. I don't want to attempt to pry it loose if it's supposed to be stuck there, but I have never seen a percolator where the stem wasn't removable.
Tom, yes -- I was thinking about Dip-It or other similar cleaner for the interior. I think that's the easiest way to approach it.
It's been suggested that I make a paste of baking soda and water for the exterior. Seems like a good non-abrasive mixture so I will give that a try.
Does anyone know if the percolation stem assembly that sits in the bottom of the urn is removable? The stem twirls around on the base and can be moved from side to side, but the base itself seems to be fused into its well. I don't want to attempt to pry it loose if it's supposed to be stuck there, but I have never seen a percolator where the stem wasn't removable.
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My suggestion is to get in contact with Crevicetool. He's a master at restoration, and Universal (anything) is his specialty.
My two cent's worth is for Dip-it. We still carry it at Shop N Save, should you encounter difficulty finding it.
My suggestion is to get in contact with Crevicetool. He's a master at restoration, and Universal (anything) is his specialty.
My two cent's worth is for Dip-it. We still carry it at Shop N Save, should you encounter difficulty finding it.
Thanks for the lead.
I think I figured it out, though. I tugged the stem upward and it released from the base. I think the base is not removable. The stem has a small shoulder at the bottom that fits into the hole in the base.
I think I figured it out, though. I tugged the stem upward and it released from the base. I think the base is not removable. The stem has a small shoulder at the bottom that fits into the hole in the base.
Universal Update
I ran the urn to test it, and then ran it again with 2 tblsp cream of tartar in 32 cups worth of water. The interior is probably as de-stained as it's going to get, and it looks decent.
I used the baking soda & water paste and it took the greasy film off the exterior with almost no effort. The results were so impressive that I felt there was no need to go further with polish. Most coffee urns from this period didn't have a high-gloss finish anyway. I think it's ready to roll for the next big party that requires large quantities.
Here's a picture:
I ran the urn to test it, and then ran it again with 2 tblsp cream of tartar in 32 cups worth of water. The interior is probably as de-stained as it's going to get, and it looks decent.
I used the baking soda & water paste and it took the greasy film off the exterior with almost no effort. The results were so impressive that I felt there was no need to go further with polish. Most coffee urns from this period didn't have a high-gloss finish anyway. I think it's ready to roll for the next big party that requires large quantities.
Here's a picture:
