i use Hoppe's gun cleaning products. they offer both a heavy gun oil, for the intense cleanings or storage purposes. and they have a lighter gun cleaner that is good for quick wipe-downs.
i have NO idea how they would work if used on the face of your stereo equip? thats an experiement i would not be willing to try. the gun cleaning solvents are designed to break up and remove oil and carbon deposits, but they might be too intense for the types of metal that component faces are made of.. i think there would be a great risk of permanent discoloration. so, i think the other ideas of a damp cloth and mild soap, might be a better option.
if you do decide to try and use one of the cleaning oils, then try using on the side panel first, that way if it does affect the metal, it cant be seen.
bigjohn
