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As per post title, what is a quick and easy method of cleaning a grubby looking backplate, so that it looks shinier, and more new looking? Thanks a lot.

Reply 1 of 6, by root42

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Picture? What is the plate made of?

Usual suspects: damp cloth, windex, isopropyl, magic eraser...

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Reply 2 of 6, by konc

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I suspect rust...

Reply 3 of 6, by retro games 100

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Thanks. My Creative soundblaster cards don't have a shiny backplate appearance. Even the NOS ones!

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Reply 4 of 6, by root42

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Hm, that card looks pretty fine to me. I think those brackets always had a matte finish. If you really DO want to clean them, I would unscrew the bracket and douse it in isopropyl alcohol and rub it with a soft, clean cloth. Then let it dry and remount it. But really I think it is supposed to look that way... 😀

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Reply 5 of 6, by retro games 100

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OK! Thanks a lot! 😀