Originally Posted by
miriam
Goop is messy - I am working in a small area at a time. There are disks/cams in the top to protect and there is an internal belt. Some machines have plastic inside - be very careful using anything with a solvent - it doesn't take much to destroy one of those kind of fragile pieces. Most likely, they can not be replaced.
I no longer use kerosene or goop when I clean. I use Mean Green or Awesome from the dollar store down the street. If it is an old black machine don't use that stuff either. Glenn has a method for cleaning those old ladies. The color machines use different finish and is ok.
Always test your cleaning product somewhere and make sure it isn't taking off paint or varnish. This machine was extremely dirty and it takes something tough to clean when you do find one this filthy. I still like Dawn for cleaning but some Dawn products take off finish.
I use Triflow - Glenn uses clock oil. Do a little research and find what suits yourself.