CLEANING AND RESTORING THE MOVEMENT Click on any image to
enlarge. Cleaning the going train. Cleaning the strike train.
All parts were soaked in a 50/50 mixture of degreaser to remove
any old lacquer, paint and dirt. (Fig.1,13, 20). Be sure not to
leave bright work (brass) in degreaser for extended period of
time as it can cause discoloration. Brightwork can then be
soaked in L&R or similar ammoniated cleaner to bring out a shiny
look. Follow direction closely. There is controversy in the use
of ammoniated cleaners on brass, in that it is claimed that
surface stress cracking can result. I think the risk of this is
negligible on parts of such size as those found in tower clock
movements. All wheel works as well as exposed shiny metal parts
were given a satin finish as this was original. This was done
with medium/fine grade steel wool for brass. For steel arbors,
flat arms and levers three grades of sandpaper and then two
grades of steel wool were used. Small wheel and pinion teeth can
be cleaned with a wire wh