Removing Grease from coils and plungers

[Paul]

Have been going over Flik Flak today, and noticed some sticky "flippers" - it seems like someone in the past has gone "oh this is sticking - it must need greasing"

I dont have the option of easilly replacing, since they are manufacturer-spec coils, and the manufacturer went out of business 50 years ago.

Does anyone have any advice on how to remove as much grease as possible? Is it just a case of degreaser and a rag/Cotton wool buds, or is there anything else that anyone can suggest to get rid of as much of it as possible?
It's not "gummed up" with old grease as such - Just sticky....

I'm not sure by looking if it has any sleeve's in there - if so i'll replace... Wont be able to tell until i strip it apart...

 

[Asiapinball]

I use Elbow Grease a lot on really dirty parts.
But it can leave a bit of residue so I follow up with Isopropyl alcohol. And an old toothbrush which can usually just fit inside coils if forced a bit. Only other product I use is goo gone. Between this trifecta I have found you can pretty much make anything spotlessly clean.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/4X500ml-Purpose-Kitchen-Household-Degreaser/dp/B014VAG8H8/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?adgrpid=51581658925&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.jQzQriMcyABJpsz6BTpjMv2qoiQPfdNnoSkdJtp7vwe0KsMoDeLDS3ZZmSbWDqrUh631rs0bzDTXzvops5gNF0o1dF9rxXSXe1ik5aPmy2VjzKKwkhvo7wbio96smOimSGemL2rlGONvxJRxtBM6rlWe01SZvIeYgFCCEHPXO3RJ4lWWOywWNsYqbwgmgZsJ5r_GbbyWbfO_OXgHTLsjuw.Ac5c8LmSL6XWWGVlRRhyp292v_mTTbCc5it0o5Ejp1w&dib_tag=se&hvadid=593663221365&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=1006794&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=5924590055537661018&hvtargid=kwd-296319598239&hydadcr=26197_2651740&keywords=elbow+grease&qid=1738630376&sr=8-5

 

[Moonraker]

Tesco Wet Wipes... Great for de-greasing and removing sticky stuff..!

https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/260305530

 

[Sgt GrizZ]

Something like this. I’ve used it for years on filthy metal parts and it absolutely rips through dirt and grease

Clean Wheels

Our Clean Wheels spray is a heavy duty, fast acting cleaner, cutting through built up brake dust and road grime for sparkling clean wheels.

www.autoglym.com

 

[AlanJ]

My go to All-in-one is evaporust bath for 24hrs. It cleans, degreases and derusts

 

[Pooman2084]

Isopropyl can make plastic type parts brittle. I’d use as a last resort after options above.

 

[AlanJ]

Something like this. I’ve used it for years on filthy metal parts and it absolutely rips through dirt and grease

Clean Wheels

Our Clean Wheels spray is a heavy duty, fast acting cleaner, cutting through built up brake dust and road grime for sparkling clean wheels.

www.autoglym.com

I’ll try that as I’ve got a bottle in the garage. Thanks!