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For Me: Cleaning Means Sending It to An Expert

Darren:

Soon, I will post photos (or a webpage) showing the hazards of the melted gasket. For me, cleaning the goopy gasket will involve putting the Monaco in a box and sending it to our master watchmaker / wizard. Let's hope that he has his magic the day that he opens this one!!

Jeff

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: Hi Jeff,

: this seems the most appropriate time to ask , What is the most
: effective way of cleaning up the tar residue from an old Monaco
: seal.
: Suggestions , answers , tutorials & pictures welcome from any
: and/or all forum readers.

: Good luck with your own project Jeff ;-)

: - Darren

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