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Quoted from RyanStl:Wow, the Meguier's carnauba wax I bought smelled really nice. Maybe there is something wrong with me.
I have the same thing, though I haven't used it on the playfield yet. I didn't realize it was a petroleum product. I may have to rethink about using it if I want to preserve my pins. 
Quoted from Renouart:Yes, Kit is definitely a soft paste. I read a lot about Mequier's - it is a hard wax?
Apparently not. I just read off the can of Gold Class that I have that it has petroleum distallites.
Quoted from Breaking_Dad:I'm in the same boat as you...I've read for hours...and everyone contradicts each other....
Yep, kinda frustrating, actually. Especially when there's a cheerleading section for each type of product. However--you also have to take into account the age/type of pin, since different materials were used in its manufacture, so that's probably where some of the disagreements come in.
Quoted from KloggMonkey:I use this and I like the smell, is this what you guys are talking about?
http://www.meguiars.com/en/automotive/products/g7014j-gold-class%E2%84%A2-carnauba-plus-paste-wax/
I don't see anything about petroleum distillates.
Just polymers.
It's on the bottom of the can, where it says "CONTAINS" in yellow bold letters.
Quoted from Pinchroma:P21S concours is the only one to use. No odor. No abrasives. Not a "cleaner" wax. Hate both mothers and mcguiars. As a car guy I wouldn't put either of that mass produced crap on a Schwinn. And for a quick clean without stripping existing wax use Einzette 1z spuhwax.
$40 for 6oz of P21S? Yikes. 
Quoted from KloggMonkey:Interesting, didn't have the can near me. Why is it so hard to find that info online, about any wax. Come on ingredient list please.
I'll keep on using it, even with some petroleum distillates. Heck Naphtha IS a petroleum distillate and people don't worry about pouring that on their playfields.
When it runs out on to one grand for me.
I've seen Naptha recommended if you're stripping down a game for restoration and need to clean off the wax or any other residue on the playfield--it doesn't eat the clear coat or soak into the wood. Supposedly, petroleum distillates damage/disintigrate plastic, rubber, and vinyl materials over time and with repeated exposure, but leaves oil-based products (ie, clear coat and paint) alone.
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