Jr. Pac Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Is this safe to spray on a cuetip and scrub on Atari switches? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Is this safe to spray on a cuetip and scrub on Atari switches? You mean the cosmetic part of the switch you touch with your finger? Sure, but Windex or Fantastic would work even better and not leave a typical greasy Pledge feel. If you're talking about the internals of the switch itself, best use rubbing alcohol or electrical contact or tuner cleaner. BTW: you don't really want to polish black plastic. What'll end up happening is you'll end up with some shiny and smooth spots, where other parts will look dull. In other words, leave that thang alone! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jr. Pac Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 Yup, that happened to the bottom of this one. It got an odd finish. Good thing I'm getting replacement parts! Funny thing is, I just got Windex today and this. Thanks for the tip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jr. Pac Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 I'm trying to make the outer part look new. I'm trying not only to clean it, but make them super shiny as if they were new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectorGamer Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I'm trying to make the outer part look new. I'm trying not only to clean it, but make them super shiny as if they were new. Take the case apart, spray the top and bottom of the case with Simple Green and let it soak in lukewarm water for at least an hour. Rinse and let air dry. That'll get the case nice and clean. I've done that on smoky ColecoVision cases and it works like a champ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringfellow Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I have taken my dirty craigslist finds apart and cleaned them in my kitchen sink with water dish soap and a sponge. When they were dry I used armor all or similar on the plastic and now the cases look almost new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jr. Pac Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 I'm not asking how to clean the case, I'm asking how to clean switches. I already submerge the parts in hot water. It's unnoticable on it because it's only on the very bottom. The top looks brand spankin' new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowCoder Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I don't think Ataris were ever really shiny. They were always sort of a dull black. If you want it shiny, I've used armor-all wipes (not spray) and they work pretty well. $4 at the local automotive store for some aluminum cleaner/polish will be plenty to take care of your switches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jr. Pac Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 (edited) Thanks. I don't know why I want to clean the case to make it look shiny. It looks like original Atari. Shoot, we went to the store mainly for that. Is it safe to breathe aluminum polisher? I almost got Brasso and my parents said no because it's bad to breathe. My dad also said it's unhealthy to handle and breathe and clean the PCB boards and he does it all the time.. Edited August 9, 2011 by Jr. Pac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowCoder Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Thanks. I don't know why I want to clean the case to make it look shiny. It looks like original Atari. Shoot, we went to the store mainly for that. Is it safe to breathe aluminum polisher? I almost got Brasso and my parents said no because it's bad to breathe. My dad also said it's unhealthy to handle and breathe and clean the PCB boards and he does it all the time.. The worst things I can think of about working with electronics are smoke inhalation and burns from soldering, and scraping yourself on solder joints. Sure, there are things on the boards that are "dangerous". Flux and lead mainly, but nothing I would be too concerned about healthwise, unless you find you have an allergy to electronics. If it's so important, do your work in a ventilated area, wear gloves and wash your hands often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jr. Pac Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 I only wash my hands 1,000,000 times a day and have 2 open windows. Thanks. I wanted one of those 70's microwave-looking televisions until I was told they have a harmful chemical in it. I forgot that old solder has lead... I was cut by solder once. Thanks for the info. I guess I'll have to return that Pledge Multi-Surface Cleaner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Dart Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Is it safe to breathe aluminum polisher? I almost got Brasso and my parents said no because it's bad to breathe. But you don't breathe brasso... you rub it onto the surface to be polished, rub it around, wipe it off. I would imagine the tin has specific instructions not to inhale the brasso. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jr. Pac Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 Is it safe to breathe aluminum polisher? I almost got Brasso and my parents said no because it's bad to breathe. But you don't breathe brasso... you rub it onto the surface to be polished, rub it around, wipe it off. I would imagine the tin has specific instructions not to inhale the brasso. I know, but if I inhale the smell or whatever it's called. And they said to avoid aluminum with dust because it can lead to alzheimer's disease. What do you mean the "tin" has instructions not to inhale it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Dart Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Is it safe to breathe aluminum polisher? I almost got Brasso and my parents said no because it's bad to breathe. But you don't breathe brasso... you rub it onto the surface to be polished, rub it around, wipe it off. I would imagine the tin has specific instructions not to inhale the brasso. I know, but if I inhale the smell or whatever it's called. And they said to avoid aluminum with dust because it can lead to alzheimer's disease. What do you mean the "tin" has instructions not to inhale it? It's just rubbing alcohol, ammonia, and silica in a goo. Basically Windex, with sand. No aluminum involved. See here about tins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jr. Pac Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 (edited) It came in a plastic bottle. You should have said tin cans... Edit: They mean the aluminum on the switches. Edited August 9, 2011 by Jr. Pac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Dart Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Regardless of the packaging... the stuff is safe so long as you use it externally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jr. Pac Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 (edited) Yup. That's what I thought. It will also help to clean my pennies. Edited August 9, 2011 by Jr. Pac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowCoder Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 (edited) I only wash my hands 1,000,000 times a day and have 2 open windows. Thanks. I wanted one of those 70's microwave-looking televisions until I was told they have a harmful chemical in it. I forgot that old solder has lead... I was cut by solder once. Thanks for the info. I guess I'll have to return that Pledge Multi-Surface Cleaner. These particular incidences would cause no permanent harm to you. Getting cut by alunimum or a piece of lead is not going to give you cancer or other harmful scarities. It's continued use of these things that eventually causes health problems. Many deodorants have alum in them, which over time is "known" to harm your health. But the amount in the deodorants is minimal. Cowboys got lead poisoning after many years of eating from tin/lead food cans, as they knew no better at the time. Used appropriately and in moderation, these things should not harm you. Besides *tick*, my mom once broke a mercury *tick* thermometer and showed me the mercury metal inside. *tick* I played with it in my fingers for a minute. Seems like I'm *tick tick* ok. Edited August 9, 2011 by SlowCoder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jr. Pac Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 Yup. Going on vacation tomorrow, I'll try it when I get back. Thanks for all the info. My deodorant says ALWAYS ALUMINUM FREE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSchoolRetroGamer Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Yup. Going on vacation tomorrow, I'll try it when I get back. Thanks for all the info. My deodorant says ALWAYS ALUMINUM FREE! Seriously ENOUGH with the tongue sticking out......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jr. Pac Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 Yup. Going on vacation tomorrow, I'll try it when I get back. Thanks for all the info. My deodorant says ALWAYS ALUMINUM FREE! Seriously ENOUGH with the tongue sticking out......... I have a present for you. Present for Oldschoolretrogamer.txt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSchoolRetroGamer Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Yup. Going on vacation tomorrow, I'll try it when I get back. Thanks for all the info. My deodorant says ALWAYS ALUMINUM FREE! Seriously ENOUGH with the tongue sticking out......... I have a present for you. Grow up.....oh wait I forget, you have a long way to go........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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