Help me clean my knob(s)

[TNCreature]

I have a steinberger XM-2 bass that has dirty volume knobs.

They are black and grooved with a white indicator line and a metal hex screw to hold them on.

I can't mess them up because I can't get replacements.

Is there a good or best way to clean them?

Thanks!
Mark

[96tbird]

By dirty do you mean they make noise?

[elgecko]

You need a knob polisher!

[96tbird]

Originally Posted by elgecko

You need a knob polisher!

And I'd you don't have your own, you can "RENT" one.

Seriously though, have you tried Windex?

[genericusername]

So, you want to clean you knob?


On topic: A baby wipe might work, or similar. I'd stay away from anything you wouldn't want to touch with your bare hands.

[totallyfrozen]

Originally Posted by 96tbird

...Seriously though, have you tried Windex?

+1
Spray the Windex onto a paper towel and wipe the knobs. Don't spray it on the knobs or the bass.

This is an easy fix. When I read the thread title, I thought you had dirty, noisy pots. Not just cosmetically dirty knobs.

Windex is pretty much just ammonia and water. You could probably clean them with WD-40 also. Just make sure you wipe them off really well so you don't leave any oily residue.

[TNCreature]

Hey All-
Yes the knobs themselves are dirty, the pots are relatively noise free.
I will try the windex first and I think i will follow it up with a little wd-40 as the hex srews look a little rusty to me as well. Maybe this will help in that respect.
Thanks again, I will let you know how my knob-job goes...
wait...what?