Just a quick update on what i got done today.. The chime unit was totally dismantled, cleaned and polished up as best as i could do. In the first pic are two of the plungers, one polished up (left) and the other as it was removed. To do these i just placed them in my electric drill to spin them, first sanding them with 800 grit wet/dry paper and windex, then polished them with Autosol polish and rag. All of the metal was sanded, again with 800 grit and windex before polishing with Autosol. On some of the pieces i had to first sand them with 400 grit, then 800 to get them to a point where i was happy with them. the chime bars also got the same treatment. What screws that weren't replaced with new ones had the heads polished up with Autosol (i spun them in the drill while polishing them). some of the screws i first sanded with 800 grit before polishing.
The tilt board was also dismantled for polishing of all of its components. While the tilt unit was apart, i also decided to remove all of the wiring as well and give the board a quick sandpapering and a few coats of clear lacquer... something i've NEVER bothered with before!! Last pic is of the tilt unit back in the game, minus the ball roll tilt assembly, which will be polished and installed tomorrow.
