The Magic Eraser really is MAGIC!!

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I'm a home arcade newbie, but I wanted to share a little magic that I stumbled onto when reading supertechnoboy's Enviromental Discs of Tron restoration thread...

He mentioned how he used a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser to clean up his floor overlay, and how it worked wonders when compared to 409.

Now, I had tried just about everything on my Crystal Castles marquee overlay to no avail, so I was excited to try this out. After a quick run to the store, I used the Magic Eraser on my overlay and oh my, what a difference! It took all of 5 minutes to do and it looks pretty much factory fresh. See the photos below for the before/after difference.

I also tried it on the side art and kick plate art to see if would remove some pesky smudge marks, which it did with ease! I went on to clean the whole side art and it really made the whites a lot whiter and the colors pop.

Be careful when using it on your own machine though, as results might vary. They warn to spot test on any surface you plan to clean.

Does anyone else have any handy arcade machine cleaning tips? Feel free to post pictures of your own before/after cleaning successes!
 

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The pin resto people basically compare it to a 4000 grit sandpaper. It works great to get dirt out of swirl marks on an old playfield but it can wear paint if not careful.
 
Thanks for posting this! I was thinking the other day, wondering if it would work for cleaning games. I just haven't gotten around to getting any yet.
I cant wait to try it on my games. LOL
 
Thanks for posting this! I was thinking the other day, wondering if it would work for cleaning games. I just haven't gotten around to getting any yet.
I cant wait to try it on my games. LOL

Oh it works.. I have had amazing results using it on control panels...
 
Oh yes, it will suck the dirt right up out of those fine cracks, just watch how hard you scrub. Let the eraser do the work and it will do wonders, put some muscle behind it and it will remove paint, done that a couple times myself
 
I'm a home arcade newbie, but I wanted to share a little magic that I stumbled onto when reading supertechnoboy's Enviromental Discs of Tron restoration thread...

He mentioned how he used a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser to clean up his floor overlay, and how it worked wonders when compared to 409.

Now, I had tried just about everything on my Crystal Castles marquee overlay to no avail, so I was excited to try this out. After a quick run to the store, I used the Magic Eraser on my overlay and oh my, what a difference! It took all of 5 minutes to do and it looks pretty much factory fresh. See the photos below for the before/after difference.

I also tried it on the side art and kick plate art to see if would remove some pesky smudge marks, which it did with ease! I went on to clean the whole side art and it really made the whites a lot whiter and the colors pop.

Be careful when using it on your own machine though, as results might vary. They warn to spot test on any surface you plan to clean.

Does anyone else have any handy arcade machine cleaning tips? Feel free to post pictures of your own before/after cleaning successes!

Yep, used it on my Zoo Keeper CPO.

http://www.arcaderestoration.com/index.asp?OPT=3&DATA=509&CBT=6
 
Good to know, I wonder how much better / worse it is than rubbing alcohol and a cloth which is what I normally use to clean my games. Will have to give it a try next time I have a larger job.

As far as cleaning tips go, my 4 slot neogeo cab had a really grimey interior when I picked it up. White vinegar and a scrubbing brush do an amazing job cleaning up pre vacuumed particle board. Removes stains and smells without too much trouble or damage to the cabinet.
 
Yep. Here are a couple of my results:


Completely filthy. Soaked it down with Simple Green for about 30 seconds, then went over it with Magic Eraser. Wiped it off, then soaked it with Windex and went over it again with Magic Eraser. Wiped it clean and...

Before (with flash):

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After (with flash):

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Before (no flash):

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After (no flash):

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yeah this is good shit, I got pissed at my wife for stealing one of my magic eraser (sponges?)

lol


I mean she needs to be cleaning the house, and fetching me beers as I need them, I get that. But leave my fucking magic erasers alone. Use a little elbow grease.
 
yeah this is good shit, I got pissed at my wife for stealing one of my magic eraser (sponges?)

lol


I mean she needs to be cleaning the house, and fetching me beers as I need them, I get that. But leave my fucking magic erasers alone. Use a little elbow grease.

My wife has also discovered the joys of Magic Eraser when cleaning after seeing me use one, and now has HER box that I'm not allowed to touch...
 
One more reason the Magic Eraser is awesome.

For cleaning up control panels, I've always used furniture polish. It leaves them a little bit shiny, and, of course, lemony fresh.
 
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