I'd skip the naptha ( lighter fluid ) and go with Novus 1 first.
Then a good hard carnauba wax like this : One or two coats.
You can find it at auto parts stores.
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I'd skip the naptha ( lighter fluid ) and go with Novus 1 first.
Then a good hard carnauba wax like this : One or two coats.
You can find it at auto parts stores.
LTG : )
Quoted from jvivlemore:Wouldn’t NAPTHA be better since it’s not water based like others said above?
Yes. Since the OP is new to pinball. I'm not in a hurry to send someone into a game with something flammable.
He can learn as he goes and improve methods.
LTG : )
Quoted from jvivlemore:I wish there was just one “everyone does this” method and it’s the only one you should use.
It's a learning experience. You'll be learning your entire life as you grow in pinball. I've been cleaning playfields for 60+ years and I'm still learning.
And what works great for one person, may not for others.
You'll learn what works best for you.
LTG : )
Quoted from jvivlemore:The risk of fire here seems minimal unless I have an open flame nearby right or no?
You should be fine with it. Just a little careful. Like don't have the machine turned on when using it.
Quoted from jvivlemore:Also, will NOVUS 1 be enough to get this machine clean based on the pictures if I go your suggested route of using that?
You'll find that out when you try it. It should work.
LTG : )
Quoted from jvivlemore:NAPTHA would likely be more effective and safer for the play field then I assume? Then use wax after that or do you still do a NOVUS 1 or 2 after that?
Start with Naptha. If it doesn't do the job then move onto Novus 1. That should do it. If not then Novus 2, once. Once your playfield is clean and you keep it up. Naptha should be enough, if not Novus 1. You'll likely never need Novus 2 again in a home setting. ( until your next pin )
LTG : )
Quoted from jvivlemore:And Naptha is Naptha right
Yes. Lighter fluid. Hardware store might not have it. Cigar stores will.
LTG : )
Quoted from jvivlemore:"decal"
Mylar. To protect playfield. Can be removed or replaced. Don't do that until you learn a lot. It's best to freeze it and pop off and then clean up glue left behind.
Quoted from jvivlemore:One of my ramps is slighty raised too I just noticed.
Remove screws, lift ramp up, bend flap back down a little.
Quoted from jvivlemore:The more I inspect the more depressed I get
No reason to feel bad. A good cleaning and you'll be proud of your machine.
Now quit posting and get to work. You'll be glad you did.
LTG : )
Quoted from TheLaw:what the heck is the round part by the pop bumper? More dirt that worked its way under the mylar?!
Yes.
LTG : )
Quoted from jvivlemore:TheLaw Is it the exact same thing though?
Yes.
Quoted from jvivlemore:How come everyone says Naptha instead of Lighter Fluid if it's the same thing?
They can't spell one or the other.
Google lighter fluid contents.
LTG : )
Quoted from vid1900:Because most lighter fluids (like Ronsonol) no longer contain Naphtha
Did not know that. Thanks vid1900 !
I don't use it, so never kept track of it.
LTG : )
Quoted from vid1900:Maker's Mark - watered down their whiskey (although after much outcry, have restored it to 90 proof)
Thankfully they restored it. Great for mint juleps.
LTG : )
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