OPC Drum Reconditioner

[Copy_guy]

I remember a long time ago, the copier dealer I worked for had OPC drum polish/reconditioner. It was a cream that would polish out minor defects in the photoconductive surface. Is anyone out there still using this and where can I get it?

FYI...6/25/09 will be my 25th anniversary in this business (do I have a screw loose or what?)

Thanks for any help

Dave

[schooltech]

I worked with a guy who went to a Ricoh class years ago, and the instructor was using automotive polish on the drums to "buff" them a bit. He said it worked pretty well, but he didn't make it a practice to use it in the field.

I have never tried it, so I can't say either way.

[rocky_biskit]

I have used a product called "never dull", with decent results. It is used for polishing brass and can be purchased in most any hardware store. But be forewarned .... try it on a small area first as a test, as some of the drums dont take to it well and can make cq go way down.

Buff with the neverdull then use a cotton t-shirt to buff the haze off. Usually after you buff the area you will end up with a smudge or a hazy look on the print/copy but it will go away after multiple copies. It seems to work well especially for minor surface scratches, but as I said try on a small area to be sure that the drum will take to it ok

[Copy_guy]

Thanks...I'll try it and let you know the results.

[time2fly]

Never Dull wow I would have never thought of that, It seems to me that the cotton would be a little coarse to be using on a drum but if it works for you thats great. I would try Mequiers (don't know if that's spelled right) head light plastic cover polish. It comes in a kit. First try it on an old not in the field copier. Good luck

[TonerMunkeh]

When I get a Kir that decides to eat it's drum after PCU servicing I use duraglit wadding to clean off the surface, then a touch of solvent cleaner to remove the residue of said cleaning. Drums last just as long as usual.