Hi everyone, I recently picked up a Gottlieb Slick Chick (1963). From what I heard from the previous owner, the machine was left with the glass off for a long period of time and got very dirty (may have been left in a shed). Attached is an image of the playfield currently which I think looks pretty bad.

So I was wondering what would be the best way to go about cleaning it. I was reading in some other posts that I could use vp&m naphtha, novus 1/2, or alcohol+magic eraser. I was reading that vp&m naphtha was safest to use but I can't find any in Canada that doesn't have some sort of additives. I read in other posts that the other methods could remove the paint potentially. So I was wondering if there was either another method to cleaning it that I haven't mentioned or if one of the other methods (Novus or alcohol+magic eraser) potential for paint removal was exagerated/unlikely?

Also, for whatever method you recommend, what would be the best method to apply it to the playfield? Thanks!

slick chick - playfield (resized).jpg

Thanks for the replies!

dr_nybble Thanks for pointing that out. I found some at one of my local Sherwin-Williams as well. Yes the playfield has definitely seen better days. I've been thinking about trying to repaint the worn areas but I don't know if I'd be able to do a decent job at it so I'm still thinking about it. At least for now I'll be focusing on getting the machine working and cleaned. I'll also be repainting the cabinet but thats much easier.

YeOldPinPlayer Okay, I'll make sure to not grind the dirt in when I clean it.

Darcy As long that the field looks better than it does now, I'll be happy.

I'll start off with a vacuum and then start working with the naphtha and see how that goes. Once I'm done with that, I'll re-evaluate the field and see what else should be done with it then. Thanks!

Got another quick question for you guys. Should I clean the plastic pieces with something else besides naphtha or is naphtha the best choice for those as well?

Thanks @yeoldpinplayer. Got another question for all of you, what should I use to clean the metal skirt on the playfield?

Murphdom I've taken off all of the plastic pieces and the metal skirt in the front except for the pop bumpers and the back piece of metal at the top of the playfield (top metal skirt? dont know what its called). I know I'm going to need to take off the pop bumpers as well, just haven't got around to it yet. In the spots I have cleaned so far, it definitely looks better but still pretty dirty, I've attached an updated picture. It's still kinda bad though in my opinion so I'm thinking I may try some novus 2 on it to see if it exposes some of the fresher paint.

slick chick - playfield new (resized).jpg