I'm tearing down machines for the first time and trying to come up with a workflow for cleaning/polishing everything. I'd like to get feedback on the following workflows.
Small metal parts (hardware, brackets, plungers, etc.). I know a lot of folks put these in tumblers to polish. Before tumbling, do you 1) soak in evaporust first 2) run through ultrasonic cleaner 3) both? Any tips on how you keep track of the parts you're tumbling?
large metal parts (lockdown bar and reciever, legs, etc). I know many folks polish using a table buffer/grinder. How to clean first - soak in evaporust? Use metal cleaner and a shop towel?
small plastic parts (flipper bats, playfield plastics, etc.) Throw in ultrasonic cleaner - any other tips? Best agents to use?
large plastic parts (ramps) Some folks run cold in the dishwasher. Any better ideas?
Thanks much-