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kk99:
Thanks pbj,

What do you think about this video about cleaning a pinball?



And do most people take out the railings and a bunch of stuff to wax it?  If so, is lot of work or are there quick snaps for most things??

jennifer:
     NO.... The guy has some issues, DO NOT USE TURTLE WAX!!! it is silicone based and will destroy any hope of ever touching it up someday (Meguires #6 is paint compatable) and quite awesome, His drill thing is not needed, just a clean cotton rag, and yes when you take it apart its a bunch of work so new bulbs and rubbers are a great idea.... For now you can just do the open areas just for some protection, just stay away from post and targets (about 1/2 in.) so you don't get a nasty build up mess on them.

kk99:
I was reading more on the topic.  People do seem to like the Novus 1 & 2 for the cleaning part.  But according to others, they think some people over do it.  One guy (or gal ;) ) is saying that he "simply wipe it down with a microfiber towel once a month and have put Mothers Pure Carnauba Past Wax on it. The table looks brand new despite 1400 plays and never using Novus 2."

But one thing seems to be agreed upon... it must me a Carnauba based wax (which both Meguires #6 & Mothers California gold are).  I kinda like the approach of simply using wax and not over do it on the Novus stuff.  BUT ONCE A MONTH!!!! I HATE waxing my car :)

Thanks for your inputs Jennifer... that 1/2" around the post and targets is good to know!

kk99:
hmmm..... some people are saying that the liquid stuff has more chemicals in it, so they prefer the "hard", purer stuff.

jennifer:
    Your overthinking this.... No Silicone, New bulbs/rubbers don't over tighten your screws on reassembly.... And don't believe them about chems. Either Cal/gold or meguires (the whole line) are not only paint safe but AWESOME products.

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