Csonicgo Posted December 27, 2003 Share Posted December 27, 2003 I've noticed 3 kinds of alcohol in the store- 50%, 70% and 100% by volume. Which one is best? I wanted to use 100% but I'm afraid that might be too strong. any suggestions? 50% isn't working too well, which is what I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjk7382 Posted December 27, 2003 Share Posted December 27, 2003 I have 91% and it takes all the dirt off the contacts. After I am done with a dirty game the q-tip is usually dark black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Csonicgo Posted December 27, 2003 Author Share Posted December 27, 2003 where do I find 91%? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjk7382 Posted December 27, 2003 Share Posted December 27, 2003 where do I find 91%? I am pretty sure that 100% wouldn't do any harm. Mine is from Walgreens and has their name on it. I would just go with the 100 and get them extra clean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanBoris Posted December 27, 2003 Share Posted December 27, 2003 The purer (higher %) the better. I am surprised you found 100% in a retail store, that's usually hard to find. I used to clean eletronics at my job with store bought 70%, then we switched to "professional" 90% alchohol and the 90% was noticebly better. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Csonicgo Posted December 27, 2003 Author Share Posted December 27, 2003 100% is all they have at CVS. I'm going to buy some now- thanks so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Mitchell Posted December 27, 2003 Share Posted December 27, 2003 200 proof works for me! Rob Mitchell, Atlanta, GA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Posted December 27, 2003 Share Posted December 27, 2003 My carts only drink Jack Daniels. Dunno why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Csonicgo Posted December 27, 2003 Author Share Posted December 27, 2003 200 proof works for me! Rob Mitchell, Atlanta, GA That's ethyl alcohol. hmm... wonder if that cleans? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Slocum Posted December 27, 2003 Share Posted December 27, 2003 I just use beer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Csonicgo Posted December 27, 2003 Author Share Posted December 27, 2003 really? that works? cool, paul! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
video game addict Posted December 27, 2003 Share Posted December 27, 2003 LOL I've heard Joe cleans all teh homebrews with this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted December 27, 2003 Share Posted December 27, 2003 LOL I've heard Joe cleans all teh homebrews with this: That's not what I heard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Csonicgo Posted December 27, 2003 Author Share Posted December 27, 2003 you know what a real homebrew is? wine or moonshine.... yeah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
video game addict Posted December 27, 2003 Share Posted December 27, 2003 LMAO It's Mocks new avatar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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A2600 Posted December 27, 2003 Share Posted December 27, 2003 Bar Soap and an old toothbrush! Works great!! HONESTLY But people watch out with the alcohol %'s I damaged a good NES top loader using a solution so strong it at through the console contacts!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
povlok1 Posted December 27, 2003 Share Posted December 27, 2003 ok.. not to get in big debate here;) but I have litterally cleaned a few thousand games over the years.. I always like trying different chemicals for different jobs.. what I found best for games is a product called 'Air Intake Cleaner" this can be bought at any auto parts store. This product is not to be confused with Carb Spray,, but may also be called 'Throttle Body Cleaner". Its a product used to clean the hard-gunked carbon buildup on the back of throttle blades. If you like rubbing alcohal.. you will LOVE this stuff.. use a qtip.. try not to get alot of this on the case housing (it will melt M Network plastic). Ive had carts that I cleaned three times with rubbing alcohol and still wouldnt load up when pluged into my vcs.. than just a quick clean with this stuff.. bamm! same with real sensitive or dirty paddle controllers,, if reg contact cleaner doesnt work.. one shot of this and they will! this stuff is caustic tho.. use with much more caution than you would use with alcohol.. like I said,, no debates please.. if you dont like this idea and want to preach alcohol.. fine.. but honestly.. Ive tried all types of cleaners,, and I clean every cart I sell.. and Im a lazy ass so I like to find the easiest way:) this is deff it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
povlok1 Posted December 27, 2003 Share Posted December 27, 2003 it even takes off armor all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaineMaxwell Posted January 2, 2004 Share Posted January 2, 2004 Would rubbing alcohol work too? How do you clean your carts then, q-tips and the alcohol? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MegaManFan Posted January 2, 2004 Share Posted January 2, 2004 I use standard 70/30 that you can buy in any Walgreens or Wal*Mart for all contacts. Don't buy the authentic brand Q-Tips though, the "stem" of either side of the swab is too soft. The knockoff brands are more rigid which ironically makes them better for cleaning contacts, cause you can really press those dipped cotton ends into the grime and rub firmly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goochman Posted January 2, 2004 Share Posted January 2, 2004 Everytime I clean the toilet I clean the carts - Comet, the Universal cleaner Even helps sand down wood if you want Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeknout Posted January 6, 2004 Share Posted January 6, 2004 Okay I'll bite. Whats up with the armor all jokes? Ive used it on consoles before. Is this bad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Csonicgo Posted January 6, 2004 Author Share Posted January 6, 2004 LOOONG story. anyways, Q-tips, I have found that if you rub too hard, the plastic ( any plastic) turns white. Oh man, I can't get this white off my Atari! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Room 34 Posted January 6, 2004 Share Posted January 6, 2004 At Target they sell 70%, which they call "rubbing alcohol," and 91%, which they call "isopropyl alcohol." (Of course, BOTH are isopropyl, but that's not really important.) I use 70%, just because it's cheaper. Both are really cheap though. And I would guess that if anything, the higher the alcohol content, the BETTER for cleaning contacts... because the rest of the stuff is water, and that could promote corrosion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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