Just use isopropyl alcohol.
Scott
----- Original Message -----
From: "Howard Kaufman" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Friday, July 06, 2007 4:27 PM
Subject: off topic
> I am saving my open reels to mp3 files. One tape seemed good, but when I
> was done recording it, I found the entire transport was covered in a thin
> layer of sticky gum. I was able to clean the heads and capstans with
> rubbing alcohol. The question is, how do I clean the rubber pinch
rollers?
> I need a solvent that will not harm the rubber. Any ideas? By the way I
> have done over 150 reels, and it all fits inside my computer. Amazing!
>