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Oh and Bob, it's been completely recapped...all electrolytics cut out and replaced with Nichicon caps and all waxies replaced. I installed new couplates from Mr. Rigotti's website. I guess I need to consider the possibility the TV suffered some sort of catastrophic failure, like a flyback short, early on in its use and was put away. That may account for what looks like, to me, minimal use.
The safety "glass" is another issue. The inside had the well described white powder residue. I've been using some fine automotive polishing compound and an electric buffing pad and it seems to be working but with considerable effort. It smells bad. I don't know if that's a common thing. It's also pretty dark. Do they yellow with age as well? I do know some plastic yellowing reversal techniques using hydrogen peroxide and UV light that I have successfully used on old computer equipment and vintage games. I would want lots of opinions and advice before I take any steps like that.
Chris
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