I'm new to reel to reel decks, recently I got an Otari Mx-5050 BII, everything works fine but I can not remove some hard black material adhered to the capstan shaft , as it is on the outer side of the tape path it does not seem to be from tape material but from pinch roller (pinch roller is not worn) . I have tried using alcohol with no success, don't want to use sandpaper or something abrasive.
I would like to know how to clean the capstan shaft.
Thanks