Attempting first project - Some questions if I may

[albanks]

Originally Posted by Electronic M

Rubbing alcohol is my favorite for the area around the NV connection on the crt, follow up with glass cleaner for a good shine. Remember there is a black aquadag coating as close as 2" to the HV connection. The dag needs to be there the dirt not so much...Telling them apart takes experience.

rubbing alcohol works for me. There is about a 1"by2" area missing DAG, I put a piece of electrical tape over it. DAG seems expensive. Do I need to buy some just to coat this small area? The reason I am cleaning the gunk near the HV is the occasional pops and hisses which I guess is the arkover.