Fairfield, CT
Is there a safe way to clean the back of the translite without taking the artwork off. Can’t tell if it’s dirty or just yellow from use also wondering if it really matters that much
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I used soap and water misted out of a spray bottle. First pass cleaning. Then used mix that was 40% 91% rubbing alcohol, 60% water in spray bottle.
Collingwood, ON
Quoted from Williampinball:Yes can't go wrong with soup and water
Wont that leave a smell? 
If its Data East be careful or just dont do it. I had the graphis come off on a couple different games just trying to seperate the translite from the glass. Williams are pretty good. Start with a wet microfiber and go from there.
Quoted from Williampinball:Yes can't go wrong with soup and water
Campbells chunky work?
Quoted from freeplay3:If its Data East be careful or just dont do it. I had the graphis come off on a couple different games just trying to seperate the translite from the glass. Williams are pretty good. Start with a wet microfiber and go from there.
Yeah it’s a Bally game TZ
Quoted from mmr61184:Yeah it’s a Bally game TZ
I have been loving dawn powerwash lately. Haven't had any issues with it ruining plastics or graphics. Have not tried it on a translite but it's gotta be safer than 409.
Ok try at your own risk…
I have used this method for years however it takes a bit of finesse… I apply novus 2 to a Terry cloth and lightly using a circular motion do small areas (1/5) of the translite at a time. Once applied immediately remove with a new terry cloth using the same motion.
I have brought back several severely smoked dirt and grime ridden translites using this method.
Cation: applying too much pressure will start to remove the “gray” portions.
Only use this method if you have large balls
Note: you can also use Novus 2 to clean the glass front and back it will be new again… be sure to pre wash
Quoted from freeplay3:dawn powerwash
This and regular Dawn 4x.
Just eats the dirt. Hell if you can wash a duck with it , got to be safe for my pinball parts
Quoted from transprtr4u:This and regular Dawn 4x.
Just eats the dirt. Hell if you can wash a duck with it , got to be safe for my pinball parts
This is true
Quoted from Pintopia:Ok try at your own risk…
I have used this method for years however it takes a bit of finesse… I apply novus 2 to a Terry cloth and lightly using a circular motion do small areas (1/5) of the translite at a time. Once applied immediately remove with a new terry cloth using the same motion.
I have brought back several severely smoked dirt and grime ridden translites using this method.
Cation: applying too much pressure will start to remove the “gray” portions.
Only use this method if you have large balls
Note: you can also use Novus 2 to clean the glass front and back it will be new again… be sure to pre wash
I’ve used Novus 2, and have used Krud Kutter. Don’t rub too hard. I watched gunk literally run off spraying Krud Kutter.
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If something is really bad, I'll dillute some simple green and put it on a cloth.
Quoted from Mank:I’ve used Novus 2, and have used Krud Kutter. Don’t rub too hard. I watched gunk literally run off spraying Krud Kutter. [quoted image][quoted image]
+1 Krud Kutter. Great stuff. Very gentle.
Did my Shaq and LW3, both came out great!
Quoted from mmr61184:Is there a safe way to clean the back of the translite without taking the artwork off. Can’t tell if it’s dirty or just yellow from use also wondering if it really matters that much
Or get a real backglass. Search alphabetically.
https://classicplayfields.com/product-category/pinball-backglasses/
Bally cheap translites look washed out in comparison.
Are you guys suggesting that maybe bleach and a pressure washer isn't a good idea? 
On a serious note, I've cleaned the back of my translites with this special TV cleaning spray solution I bought years ago. It's made to be safe for electronic cleaning and to be gentle on TV screens, especially ones with anti glare coatings. It won't damage them.
I just spray some on a microfiber cloth and wiped them down.
I'll take a picture of the product and post it up in here tomorrow night.
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