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Cleaning and Wax

By TBatti

8 years ago


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#30 8 years ago
Quoted from Rick432:

IIRC, vid recommends Simple Green then Carnauba wax, which is why I use it with success.
But I'd confirm with vid.

Yes.

But.....

Different eras of pins need different cleaning regimens.

On older games (Classic Bally, Classic Stern, Sys3-11) don't use any water based cleaners (NO: Simple Green, Windex, Orange Power, Alcohol, Novus1...). The old finish on those games will microscopically soak up the cleaner under the paint and plank the wood a few days latter. Old games, clean sparingly with Naphtha.

Newer games with a sold clearcoat (no planking, no wear) can be cleaned with sparingly with Simple Green or if in doubt about the integrity of the clear, just use Naphtha.

Then wax with paste Carnuba wax (like Blitz).

DO NOT USE:

Cleaner Wax

Liquid Wax

Wildcat

Millwax

Pledge

Silicone Wax

#35 8 years ago
Quoted from wayout440:

FWIW, Bally manuals say "never use water in large quantities"

We were taught in Bally school that the games should last 3 years.

Now that they are 40 years old, the Bally Tuff-Coat has almost always been compromised.

If any wood fibers get moist, they will expand and plank.

#37 8 years ago
Quoted from TBatti:

What is considered OLD? Would ST TNG or WW be considered old?

WW is old.

STTNG if the playfield is showing no wear or planking, then a damp wiping with Simple Green is OK.

#50 8 years ago

You can polish Mylar, but you need a high speed buffer.

Hand buffing won't cut it.

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