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Hi all,

Just wondering if anyone has ever dishwashed rubber rings out of a pin?
Would it be fine or would they be sent brittle from the washing liquid?
Thanks.

Kevin
 
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hehe.
I had just the same question this last weekend. took some new white rubber
off a game with dirty fingers.

interested to see the replies.
Dan

"Sojourner353" <sojourner@dodo.com.au> wrote in message
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> Hi all,
>
> Just wondering if anyone has ever dishwashed rubber rings out of a
pin?
> Would it be fine or would they be sent brittle from the washing liquid?
> Thanks.
>
> Kevin
>
>
 
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>I had just the same question this last weekend. took some new white rubber
>off a game with dirty fingers.

Use "blech wite" from the auto store. You don't HAVE to take them
off...

Kirb
 
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No dishwasher. Dishwashers are for dishes, not
pinball parts.

Westley's Blechewhite or Castrol Super Clean.
Remove, then soak them in a cup or shallow pan.
Rinse thoroughly and dry before installing.
Both of these cleaning products can damage your
game if you get it anywhere else.

Put the dishes you used for this in the dishwasher...

Fred
TX
CARGPB#8
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Sojourner353 wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> Just wondering if anyone has ever dishwashed rubber rings out of a pin?
> Would it be fine or would they be sent brittle from the washing liquid?
> Thanks.
>
> Kevin
 
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Hi all,

Just recently read (somewhere on line) that you can clean white rubber
rings as well as "condition" them for longer use by using paste wax on
them. I took the white rings off my King Pin and tried rubbing paste
wax into them and they cleaned right up nicely. Worked like a Hot Damn.

Dave
 
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And Bleche Wite is for tires. :)

Bryan (CARGPB14) http://usergallery.myhomegameroom.com/gallery/bspins

"Warning! Achtung! Run away, Run away!: BK restorations may emit a
shower of sparks or flames or both. Keep a safe distance (like four
city blocks). Never return to a restoration once lit. Hot hot hot!"

(Sig line compliments of Clive at the Coin-Op Cauldron.)




Fred Kemper wrote:
> No dishwasher. Dishwashers are for dishes, not
> pinball parts.
>
> Westley's Blechewhite or Castrol Super Clean.
> Remove, then soak them in a cup or shallow pan.
> Rinse thoroughly and dry before installing.
> Both of these cleaning products can damage your
> game if you get it anywhere else.
>
> Put the dishes you used for this in the dishwasher...
>
> Fred
> TX
> CARGPB#8
> =======================
>
> Sojourner353 wrote:
> > Hi all,
> >
> > Just wondering if anyone has ever dishwashed rubber rings out of a pin?
> > Would it be fine or would they be sent brittle from the washing liquid?
> > Thanks.
> >
> > Kevin
 
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Sojourner353 wrote:
> Just wondering if anyone has ever dishwashed rubber rings out of a pin?
> Would it be fine or would they be sent brittle from the washing liquid?
> Thanks.

RC-88 on a rag, apply rag to dirty rubber, *Presto!* no more dirty
rubber.
 
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Rubber posts can easily be cleaned with a large eraser, works well for
finger smudges as well. Give it a shot :) makes yellow post rubber
look brand new.
 
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Hmmm, actually, it's a rubber cleaner.

Cleaning whitewall rubber tires was just a good
marketing plan! ;)

Fred
TX
CARGPB#8
==================================

Bryan Kelly wrote:
> And Bleche Wite is for tires. :)
>
> Bryan (CARGPB14) http://usergallery.myhomegameroom.com/gallery/bspins
>
> "Warning! Achtung! Run away, Run away!: BK restorations may emit a
> shower of sparks or flames or both. Keep a safe distance (like four
> city blocks). Never return to a restoration once lit. Hot hot hot!"
>
> (Sig line compliments of Clive at the Coin-Op Cauldron.)
>
>
>
>
> Fred Kemper wrote:
> > No dishwasher. Dishwashers are for dishes, not
> > pinball parts.
> >
> > Westley's Blechewhite or Castrol Super Clean.
 
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I use a product called cp-100, work like a charm, removes all dirt and
conditions the rubber itself.

John
jdubbbs
 
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Sojourner353 wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> Just wondering if anyone has ever dishwashed rubber rings out of a pin?
> Would it be fine or would they be sent brittle from the washing liquid?
> Thanks.
>
> Kevin

I just use 100% isopropyl alcohol.

Never tried the dishwasher, put some in and let us know what happens!
 
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alcohol does clean the rubber quickly but it also dries it out
instantly. In short order the rubber will be cracked.

Matt S. wrote:
>
> Sojourner353 wrote:
>
>>Hi all,
>>
>> Just wondering if anyone has ever dishwashed rubber rings out of a pin?
>>Would it be fine or would they be sent brittle from the washing liquid?
>>Thanks.
>>
>> Kevin
>
>
> I just use 100% isopropyl alcohol.
>
> Never tried the dishwasher, put some in and let us know what happens!
>

--
Cliffy - CARGPB2
A passion for pinball!
http://www.passionforpinball.com
 
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If the rubber rings aren't shot, it would be a lot easier to just polish
them with Novus 2.

Pingeek
http://www.pingeek.com pinball dvds for sale

"Sojourner353" <sojourner@dodo.com.au> wrote in message
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> Hi all,
>
> Just wondering if anyone has ever dishwashed rubber rings out of a pin?
> Would it be fine or would they be sent brittle from the washing liquid?
> Thanks.
>
> Kevin
>
 
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For "spot cleaning" like this, I use CP-100 to get dirty fingerprints etc.
off rings. Works fantastic.

Ray J.
--
Action Pinball & Amusement, LLC
Salt Lake City, Utah USA
Web: www.actionpinball.com

We're serious about pinball. Anything else is just for fun!



"DWGoett" <pinball@midamerica.net> wrote in message
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> hehe.
> I had just the same question this last weekend. took some new white
rubber
> off a game with dirty fingers.
>
> interested to see the replies.
> Dan
>
> "Sojourner353" <sojourner@dodo.com.au> wrote in message
> news:42dcf2b7$1@news.comindico.com.au...
> > Hi all,
> >
> > Just wondering if anyone has ever dishwashed rubber rings out of a
> pin?
> > Would it be fine or would they be sent brittle from the washing liquid?
> > Thanks.
> >
> > Kevin
> >
> >
>
>
 
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For real? These are nickel-and-dime parts- buy new ones- you'll invest more
time and money/cost trying to wash old used ones- and still probably not get
near as good results.

We have over 1000 rubber ring kits in stock- starting at $10-
www.actionpinball.com And we ship worldwide.

Ray J.
--
Action Pinball & Amusement, LLC
Salt Lake City, Utah USA
Web: www.actionpinball.com

We're serious about pinball. Anything else is just for fun!



"Sojourner353" <sojourner@dodo.com.au> wrote in message
news:42dcf2b7$1@news.comindico.com.au...
> Hi all,
>
> Just wondering if anyone has ever dishwashed rubber rings out of a
pin?
> Would it be fine or would they be sent brittle from the washing liquid?
> Thanks.
>
> Kevin
>
>
 
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We're polishing our rubber rings now? This hobby has got way too
anal-retentive.... ;)

Ray J.
--
Action Pinball & Amusement, LLC
Salt Lake City, Utah USA
Web: www.actionpinball.com

We're serious about pinball. Anything else is just for fun!



"Pin Geek" <pingeek@pingeek.com> wrote in message
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> If the rubber rings aren't shot, it would be a lot easier to just polish
> them with Novus 2.
>
> Pingeek
> http://www.pingeek.com pinball dvds for sale
>
> "Sojourner353" <sojourner@dodo.com.au> wrote in message
> news:42dcf2b7$1@news.comindico.com.au...
> > Hi all,
> >
> > Just wondering if anyone has ever dishwashed rubber rings out of a
pin?
> > Would it be fine or would they be sent brittle from the washing liquid?
> > Thanks.
> >
> > Kevin
> >
>
>
 
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CP-100 does work great. Advertised as a playfield cleaner/polish, but
actually does a very poor job of cleaning/polishing the playfield (IMHO).
Works like magic to clean and restore rubber rings/bumpers though- I use it
all the time for this.

For playfield cleaning/polishing, I use Diamond Bright. Best stuff, IMHO.

And both are ironically made by the same company (Gemini).... Go figure.

More on both products at: www.actionpinball.com

Ray J.
--
Action Pinball & Amusement, LLC
Salt Lake City, Utah USA
Web: www.actionpinball.com

We're serious about pinball. Anything else is just for fun!



"JDubbbs" <jdubbb@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> I use a product called cp-100, work like a charm, removes all dirt and
> conditions the rubber itself.
>
> John
> jdubbbs
>
 
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"Matt S." wrote:
> I just use 100% isopropyl alcohol.

I would think that alcohol would prematurely contribute to the drying-out of
the rubber. Rings will dry out/dessicate over time naturally- they lose
their elasticity (bounce), dry, crack, and rot. Then need to be replaced
(preferably before they get this bad though).

Alcohol is a dessicant, so I wouldn't think this would be the best stuff to
use on rubber... But I could be wrong- never did well in chemistry. ;)
Just a thought....

Ray J.
--
Action Pinball & Amusement, LLC
Salt Lake City, Utah USA
Web: www.actionpinball.com

We're serious about pinball. Anything else is just for fun!
 
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I use GOOP Hand cleaner, (works great on score reels too). Just slather
it on and wipe it off. I've never had it ruin plastics or anything else
on a playfield and it gets all the gunk off your hands in the process.
Of course, if the rubbers are showing any sign of wear, I just replace them.


Annalisa
 
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Oooo, be careful using that on score reels! There
are a few out there that will take the ink right
off of those. It can happen to games made by the
same manufacturer even.

Fred
TX
CARGPB#8
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Annalisa wrote:
> I use GOOP Hand cleaner, (works great on score reels too). Just slather
> it on and wipe it off.
 
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