Cleaning a 1922 Ensign Cupid?

[jay moussy]

Much to my surprise, I found an Ensign Cupid (circa 1922?), as part of a cheap grab bag of 35mm SLR photo stuff.
It is in good shape and complete, but, of course, there is a good amount of light dirt all over.

I seek some advice on best way and products to do a light cleaning of the painted body, without damaging the finish.

Suggestions?

Besides the cleaning, I cannot wait pop in a 120 film, with some trepidation: It features dual red windows to generate 2¼" x 1⅜" frames, so I am hoping ruby windows will pick up the right frame numbering "track" for the standard 120 roll!

 

[Kino]

As long as the wrinkle finish paint is not flaking off, a couple of drops of mild dishwashing soap in a cup of water and a soft toothbrush should lift the dirt out of the crevices. Lightly scrub a section at a time and wipe off with a microfiber cloth. When finished, I like to squirt a small amount of Armor All Classic on a microfiber cloth and restore the shine to the paint. Buff it until all dampness of the Armor All is gone and it should be fine.

 

[jay moussy]

Thanks @Kino I have done as you said, except for the ArmorAll.
The paint is fine, and shows some brassing from use - yesteryear prior users would certainly be amused at my work!
I found that make-up removal round cotton wipes worked well at wiping after applying a bit of the soapy solution.
Looks good as is, so I am stopping here. Next stop, expose some film!

 

[Kino]

Thanks @Kino I have done as you said, except for the ArmorAll.
The paint is fine, and shows some brassing from use - yesteryear prior users would certainly be amused at my work!
I found that make-up removal round cotton wipes worked well at wiping after applying a bit of the soapy solution.
Looks good as is, so I am stopping here. Next stop, expose some film!

Great! Be interested to see some images from that camera.

Not everyone likes the ArmorAll but it does add a bit of shine when not overdone...