[Mars777]

Thanks Guys;

I will use Q-tips around the lettering.

As far as polishing goes, well it is too late for that. I already started. So for protecting it after polishing, do you guys recommend clear coating it? If so, what product type do you recommend for copper? Clear lacquer, acrylic, etc. I recently got a tub of Simichrome Polish. It says it adds a "protective layer". Will this suffice in lieu of clear coating?

A couple of years ago I clear coated a Hallicrafters S-40 chassis after stripping off the awful looking cadmium coating. It still looks like new!

Tom