Page 1 of 1
Cleaning your metal puzzles
Posted: Wed Jul 10, 2019 3:19 pm
by Rdroege
I was wondering if anyone has tips for cleaning metal puzzles. A lot of my Popplocks have started to tarnish, as well as other metal puzzles. My concern with a polishing paste is getting it in the internals of the lock...
Re: Cleaning your metal puzzles
Posted: Fri Jul 12, 2019 1:52 pm
by Rachel K
Once disassembled to obliterate grease and muck use soapy water and a scrubbing brush on the maze. Put the washing liquid on the brush itself and rub it in and dry thoroughly. If there is no ball bearings add a little bit of grease in one of the reset lines and reassemble!
It shouldn't take too long but it definitely makes a difference once it has been done.
Re: Cleaning your metal puzzles
Posted: Fri Jul 12, 2019 2:58 pm
by doc81
What brand of grease do you recommend? I've seen some mention 3-in-one on here before. I've noticed some of mine feel a bit like they want stick or not slide quite as smooth after cleaning. Thanks!
Re: Cleaning your metal puzzles
Posted: Fri Jul 12, 2019 3:01 pm
by Rachel K
Here is the link to the grease that we use:
https://cpc.farnell.com/carlube/xmg500/ ... 0Chemicals
LM2 Multi Purpose Lithium Grease
Just a tiny bit of grease will do.