*** S2000 CLEANING REEL STRIP WARNING ***

[golflover]

I just found this thread and have a smaller problem with my Bally Proslot. It is a Diamond Line Double Blazing 7's, 2 coin machine. My center reel has the paint peeling off 2 of the 7's. They have never been cleaned and when the 7 comes up on the pay line you can see inside the reel cage. Where would I find what numbers the reel strips are and if they could be replaced? 

[a69mopar]

I usually shine a light from behind the end of the strip to see the number.  They must be old strips.  If you list the symbols in order of each strip or post a pic, someone will likely have some.

Thanks,
Wayne

[StatFreak]

I suggest listing them in a new topic on the Bally reel slot board.

[golflover]

Thanks Stat I'll do that. I was just reading  the thread and wondered if this was a common problem across all the platforms i.e the not being able to clean and the fading crackling  peeling etc.  And jsut thrw in the sources. I'll move to the Bally Forum.

[PWRSTROKE]

A Lot of the Newer strips DO not dissolve under water or in water.   This was just some of my encounters.  B.

[Droz]

Yup.  I'm another one that found out the hard way.  Within about an hour of getting my new machine set-up, I figured I would clean everything with Windex.  My heart sunk when I saw the ink wash off the strip!  (anyone have any backlite strips for Triple Double Stars 3coin to sell?) 

-D

[IFFV68]

I may have a set.  You may have gotten  Lucky.
Please P.M. with you email adders  & I will send some photo's later today.

The only cleaner I use is  CRC HYDRO FORCE GLASS CLEANER. It will not fog up the film on the inside of the glass. it will work on WASHABLE REEL STRIPS with no problems. I use it on chrome & everything in the machine. Safelite Auto glass also has the same stuff.,I haven't checked their lately. It is a foam. Nicotine dissolves & wipes right off.

Many of use have learned the hard way.

[rickhunter]

Should never really use an amonia based products on reel strips as it may yellow over time.  If you must use a cleaner to get rid of stubborn stains, make sure you remove the residual with water.  As these machines become extinct in favor of the server based solutions with "lcd" based reels, you will not be able to replace them when they turn yellow and ugly.

[Ron (r273)]

On my washable strips (shiny face) I use Simple Green. I lay them on a counter top an spray them and wipe them off
with a paper towel in one direction before it dries. I turn them over and do the back side. If you wipe in both directions
they will fold up and put a crease in it.

Ron (r273)

<edit> The tip off between the two kind of strips are high gloss finish is washable but the matt finish is NOT! If
           you are unsure do a very small edge and see if it becomes sticky or the matt finsh comes off.

[a69mopar]

For those reading this thread from the end, please see warning quoted..

ATTENTION ALL S2000 OWNERS

   The surface of many S2000 reel strips are water soluble and if you attempt to clean them with any liquid, it will destroy the strips.

Many owners have found this out the hard way.

(note to Mod, you may want to sticky this post or make your own)


Thanks,
Wayne

[PLUNGER BOY]

 YEP i killed a set of 5 reel Cleopatra strips  after i had a good cry and temper tantrum i found this site and the CLEANING REEL STRIP WARNING             ( DANGER WILL ROBERTSON DANGER ) That's for all who are older and remember

[DJDOOGIE]

Rob,
I am really new to this but a sign shop should be able to duplicate the symbols that are no longer there so the backlight would still show through.  I have thought about doing this by getting a set of blank reel strips and making my own designs.  I would think a sign shop would make a couple symbols to help out.
Doogie

[stayouttadabunker]

Rob,
I am really new to this but a sign shop should be able to duplicate the symbols that are no longer there so the backlight would still show through.  I have thought about doing this by getting a set of blank reel strips and making my own designs.  I would think a sign shop would make a couple symbols to help out.
Doogie

Good luck with that.
Any verifiable printing business wouldn't touch those symbols or strips with a ten foot pole
considering the symbols are copy-write protected designs.

Ask the owners of EI of what happened to them when Federal investigators
raided their printing shop one fine morning...

[Tech73]

I know this is a very old thread but after reading through it and not seeing anyone stating what could clean the reels without messing them up.

Baby wipes. Has to be non-alcohol type.

[cowboygames]

Those work on older non-washable S2000 strips?

[Tech73]

We use them where I work when we PM games. We have a lot of old S2k and about 25 S+ coin games. I will get the brand name when I go back to work tomorrow.

[Yoeddy1]

Man, I'd tread lightly with some strips.  Some that I've seen barely have any clear coat at all and have a chalk like finish.  If you sneeze lightly on those, they'll smear.  Some cannot take any liquid at all.  Others will turn a milky white color when a damp cloth is applied, but even with those, I would be VERY careful.  If the strips are ultra rare to find, I wouldn't take the risk.

Jason

[FORDSBS]

Man, I'd tread lightly with some strips.  Some that I've seen barely have any clear coat at all and have a chalk like finish.  If you sneeze lightly on those, they'll smear.  Some cannot take any liquid at all.  Others will turn a milky white color when a damp cloth is applied, but even with those, I would be VERY careful.  If the strips are ultra rare to find, I wouldn't take the risk.

Jason

[Tech73]

The Brand we use are huggies baby wipes. If you are unsure about them messing the stripes try and small area to be 100% sure on the very old ones.