Advice on Pinball cleaners

[Pinballrocks]

Hi all,

I am looking for a good playfield cleaner.

Can anyone advise me on best cleaning method, cleaner type & where the cleaners can be bought in the sydney area??   
 

[MartyJ]

Hi all,

I am looking for a good playfield cleaner.

Can anyone advise me on best cleaning method, cleaner type & where the cleaners can be bought in the sydney area??   
 

What type of playfield are you looking to clean?

Generally speaking the Novus products (1, 2 & 3) will work on all.
Never spray liquid cleaners directly onto a playfield as this can cause damage (and clean with machine turned off and unplugged at wall).

Checkout the PinballSpareParts as they can deliver.  Much cheaper to buy in Australia rather than importing yourself.

If the playfield is very dirty, make sure to clean the ball troughs and ramps etc..  Also check the balls as well.  If they are pitted or rusted, replace them and consider replacing the batteries at the same time too!

[ajlaird]

Most of the guys I've spoken to use Nifti as a first cleaning step. Probably best sprayed on a rag rather than directly on the playfield. Found in supermarkets everywhere.

Then you can use Novus (I'd say Novus 2 would be most useful) with a buffer - this will remove fine scratches but care needs to be taken not to go too deep.

To finish off you can then use a wax to polish the playfield - Carnuba wax or Mill wax seems to be popular.

[Extra Ball]

I use shellite, great stuff as it evaporates really quick. Depends on PF condition, post pics and the guys can recommend a course of action!
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[ddstoys]

I use all of the above methods depending on how bad its is.  Post some pics to give us an idea what your up against

[markc]

here are the ones i have

http://www.pinballspareparts.com.au/index.php?crn=213


we use Novus 2  mostly  on all our pins that we shop

[millsy]

  Be carefull of Shellite,will remove paint (well it did on my apron),thought Shellite was same as Prepsol but it isn,t,just bought some Prepsol to experiment.Has anyone used prepsol as a cleaning agent ?

[Extra Ball]

Be carefull of Shellite,will remove paint (well it did on my apron),thought Shellite was same as Prepsol but it isn,t,just bought some Prepsol to experiment.Has anyone used prepsol as a cleaning agent ?

never had a problem, but agree be careful with aprons..........paint on gottlieb aprons can be removed with almost anything

[Strangeways]

Depending on the playfield condition ;

• Compressed air
• Damp rag
• Nifti sprayed on a rag
• Damp rag with water only
• Novus 2
• Meguiars paste wax

Shellite is Naptha. It really should not harm the playfield. It is useful to remove the mylar residue.

[ddstoys]

I avoid even wiping aprons anything will kill the art on them

[Pinballrocks]

 
 I found out the hard way with cleaning one of my gottleib aprons. Warm water & soap was too much for it.

 The playfields i am cleaning are on my rancho & card whiz. But i also want to wax them when im done.

 I will try using novus 2 on a rag first.

 Is it best to apply light pressure & a circular motion when applying Novus??

 Also, Can you buy wax locally??

[millsy]

Carnuba wax from Bunnings.
be carefull what you use on score wheels aswell

[ajlaird]

You can also get waxes from auto stores such as SuperCheap Auto.

[ddstoys]

Ive used californian Gold with great success for waxin bought that from super cheap

[Nug]

an op i know uses MR sheen ? would that be an issue with wax application you think ?
smells nice !