Newbie asks: How do I clean an old tape deck?

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OK, I just picked up an old Sony TC-199SD for $2.50. I would like to integrate it into my system but want to clean it as well as I can beforehand. What products would be the best to use? Are alcohol and cotton swabs ok? Should I remove the shell and clean out the interior, or just worry about the play/recording heads?

I will be replacing my more recent model Pioneer CT-W355R with the Sony.

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Topic - Newbie asks: How do I clean an old tape deck? - mg196 19:17:52 06/20/04 (4)

Re: Newbie asks: How do I clean an old tape deck? - soundnut 04:43:48 06/21/04 (3)

all good advice... let me add just one thing... - mrh (Mark Hardy) 06:09:19 06/21/04 (2)

Ah yes-how could I forget the demagnetizer? - soundnut 06:25:12 06/21/04 (1)

Anybody still sell demagnitizers? (nt) - Crazy Dave 11:16:09 06/21/04 (0)

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