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Cleaning and Waxing Pinball Machines - Vid's Guide

By vid1900

8 years ago


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    Post #51 A list of pretenders. Posted by vid1900 (8 years ago)

    Post #77 Wax Recommendation Posted by vid1900 (8 years ago)

    Post #1237 Playfield protectors Posted by vid1900 (6 years ago)

    Post #1954 Opening a jar of blitz Posted by vid1900 (2 years ago)


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    #1294 6 years ago
    Quoted from cerberusdog:

    Thanks to everyone who has contributed to this thread. As newbie it has been very helpful! A few questions.
    1. I read a comment to not buy white rubbers from Pinball life. Any recommendations on where to purchase?
    2. Should I keep a stock of balls for replacements or just buy as needed?
    3. Best site to buy replacement balls? I have a WCS (I know I need carbon steel) and a Pinbot.
    Thanks!

    Titan Pinball is the best for all of your questions (IMHO) - super shiny balls & awesome rubbers/rings if you are looking for silicone.

    #1295 6 years ago

    Okay, I've read through the thread but have a specific question for my situation, and I apologize if you have to repeat yourself (just point me to the post(s) if already answered).

    I have a Getaway that I have done my best to restore, mod, etc. I keep it very clean but the playfield just doesn't have that glossy pop to it (at least not like some other pins I've played, even from the same era). I've cleaned it with various products I've seen recommended and I use paste carnauba wax (2-3 applications) to wax it by hand. However, I just can't get that high-gloss reflective shine that I've seen on many playfields.

    I don't know if it is my product, my process, or if I'm just limited by the age/condition of my playfield, but any suggestions would be sincerely appreciated.

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    #1298 6 years ago
    Quoted from vid1900:

    That's in great condition for an original!

    As always, thanks for the detailed explanation and sound advice. Also, the condition is much to do with your advice on how to clean, do touch-up paint, etc.

    Quoted from pinballinreno:

    Cheap liquid canauba wont shine at all compared to 100% carnauba, it just wipes off.

    FYI, I use Mothers California Gold Pure Brazilian Carnauba Wax Paste

    #1300 6 years ago
    Quoted from pinballinreno:

    I have used that wax before, its ok but doesnt last very long.
    Its like 50% solvent. It does a good job of clearing old wax as you apply it but leaves too much white dust for me.
    I switched to P21S (silver can) and will never go back. Its perfect for me and leaves extremely little white dust.
    And Its higher wax to solvent ratio leaves more wax down on the playfield.
    It dries rock hard and lasts for weeks on my games that get a fair amount of play.
    Others like the Blitz 1000 wax. Its also very good but leaves a fair amount of white dust that you have to vacuum off.

    This stuff?

    https://www.amazon.com/New-P21S-100-Carnuba-6-2oz/dp/B00CI1D2HM/ref=sr_1_10

    https://store.carcareonline.com/onegrandblitzcarnaubawax-15ozcan.aspx

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