Cleaning old strings?

[Nickthebassist]

I've seen a few people mention something about soaking strings in summit or other, but I dunno what to type into the search bit, so what do I use to restore my old strings? I have a band practice on Saturday, and want to use my Spector thru neck, but the strings are old and dull, is there any way I can give them a good clean and make them bright and twangy again?

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http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showth...red#post190085

[Nickthebassist]

OK, cheers, I just didn't know what to type into the search machine. This thread can be removed now if the mdos wanna get rid of it.

[bassampegman]

Hi fellow UK bassist, try RS components they sell IPA by the tin ( dont get aerosol!! ) soak strings in a sealed plastic tub overnight, take out leave to dry and you have bright clean strings once more, i soak several at once. Use the IPA again and again, it rocks

Marty