Is Shellite good for PF cleaning?

[Strangeways]

I've done a couple of test patches and I gotta say this stuff takes a bit of elbow grease with the Magic Eraser.  It does remove ball swirls and the glue residue from the mylar but at the same time it does dull the surface.  I found that Nifty actually does a pretty good job at getting rid of the black marks too but hopeless on the glue.  Man this shit smells a bit like jet fuel - it's taking my head off :)

Will keep trying and take some photos soon...

I would use only Isoprophyl Alcohol with Magic Eraser because with ME - you are actually using the liquid as a lubricant and to agitate the dirt from between the cracks of the playfield. MOST of the liquid evaporates.

Shellite has the same properties as lighter fluid - Don't inhale too much of it - use a well ventilated area.

[pinballist]

I think I like Mark's (kidamigo) suggestion best because this Shellite stuff really stinks and I don't adequate ventilation in my workshop so the eucalyptus oil is the go.

Please go back to my Spin A Card resto thread here http://aussiepinball.com/index.php?topic=2316.new#new to see some before & after pictures of the PF so far.

[illawarra_steelers]

I have used Eucalyptus Oil for 20 years. It really cleans off grease and grime and not the playfield. .. I use it to clean metal parts too, as I hate the smell of turps and the like. .. It's also good for wiping the wiring too...also the underside of playfield plastics (on a cotton bud). ...Mark

+1

Totally agree Mark and also with the cleaning of metal parts with eucalyptus oil. I have found the 'purple' side of the ME after they have been used a few times to be excellent to clean metal and also things like coil plungers with eucalyptus oil 

[Marty Machine]

Guess i have to ask, but, does shellite leave a smell? or does the odour evaporate too??

[millsy]

Smells and dont light a match near it.
It is good stuff - we used to use it to clean grease stains off customers car carpets and seats when i was a motor mechanic,does not leave any mark at all and does no damage.