Cleaning Slot/Poker Machine Tips and Tricks

[Yoeddy1]

Hey guys,

So I picked up a CEI poker machine that I am currently in the process of cleaning.  Since this thing has an intake fan on the side for cooling, it emits some "old" cigarette/old machine smells that are driving me nuts.  The machine was made in 81, so it's seen a LOT.

Any tips on cleaners and or ways to clean your machines to get rid of the smells?  When I got it home, I hooked up my compressor and blew the machine out.  i even put in a new air filter in the top cabinet.  Cleaned as much as possible with 409. 

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[stayouttadabunker]

strip the machine down, pull it all apart and keep cleaning the crap outta it!
I use plain old alcohol wipes and windex and paper towels.
You will have a blast putting it all back together knowing you did the best you could!
That's where I have fun with them...LOL...playing them is fun too!   

[tacman]

Just be careful when cleaning the inside of the glass, some of the older stuff may be sensitive to cleaners/solvents. You don't want to remove anything by mistake.

 Dan (tacman)

[StatFreak]

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[dormi]

Give it a bath (shower more like it).  Get the parts wet, soap them with 409 , green cleaner, etc, scrub with a brush, rinse with warn water. Let air dry in a warm place a day or so.  Brown nicotine goo and dirt will rinse right off.  I have used this method on hundreds of boards and monitors without a problem.