Best way to clean AES carts

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I dont want to damage my carts so whats the best way to clean them?
 
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Make sure you blow away or pick out the left over qtip cotton debris. Those always get stuck near the side edges. You don't want that crap getting into your AES cart slot.
 
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Mine never leave any debris. I suggest trying another (possibly more expensive) brand. Or maybe you are using too much liquid.
 
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I prefer a pink pencil eraser. It's just abrasive enough to remove the tough stuff that a Q-Tip and alcohol won't and it won't damage the connectors like Scotch Brite pads will.
 
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I was able to revive a cart by using q-tip and rubbing alcohol, but usually, it wouldn't last long. After a few play, I would need to do it again. Not sure how good is repeated uses of rubbing alcohol on the connector.
 
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genetik said:
I was able to revive a cart by using q-tip and rubbing alcohol, but usually, it wouldn't last long. After a few play, I would need to do it again. Not sure how good is repeated uses of rubbing alcohol on the connector.
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It shouldnt need repeated cleanings after that short a time. Is it just that game? Maybe the contacts are worn down on the cart.

I usually try alcohol first, then a white erasure then a pink erasure when cleaning contacts.
 
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gum_drops said:
It shouldnt need repeated cleanings after that short a time. Is it just that game? Maybe the contacts are worn down on the cart.

I usually try alcohol first, then a white erasure then a pink erasure when cleaning contacts.
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Well could also mean that the slots in the console are pretty dirty.
But yeah, if it's just that one game that is continually having issues, could just need a really good cleaning with an eraser.
 
SNKNostalgia

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A lot of the problem can be due to oxidation more than just dirt. Try the NES repair cleaning paste here: http://www.nintendorepairshop.com/products/32-Nintendo-NES/81--1-Nintendo-Game-Cleaning-Kit/

This stuff works really well. I bought a Super Ghouls n Ghost that had green contacts and would not start at all. After using it, the contacts were like new and the game works great. You only need to do this once, then you can just upkeep with alcohol cleaning once in a while. It doesn't do any damage, just make sure you clean the paste off well.
 
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I keep a steady supply of rubbing alky and q-tips in the house for cart cleaning. It usually does the job. The pink eraser is for the more stubborn carts I have purchased and came pretty dirty
 
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SNKNostalgia said:
A lot of the problem can be due to oxidation more than just dirt. Try the NES repair cleaning paste here: http://www.nintendorepairshop.com/products/32-Nintendo-NES/81--1-Nintendo-Game-Cleaning-Kit/

This stuff works really well. I bought a Super Ghouls n Ghost that had green contacts and would not start at all. After using it, the contacts were like new and the game works great. You only need to do this once, then you can just upkeep with alcohol cleaning once in a while. It doesn't do any damage, just make sure you clean the paste off well.
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QFT. This shit is AMAZING. Wish I knew what it was made of! I've used this specific website's stuff on all of my games, and they're all working perfectly.

I mean, I once wound up with a copy of Mortal Kombat 3 for Genesis that looked like it had lived underwater for a few weeks. The contacts were (as the previous poster was talking about) green, etc. It took a whole bunch of that stuff (and a little sandpaper), but it's in perfect working shape now. That's also the only cart i ever had to use any additional products on -- every single other cart I've ever cleaned with NintendoRepairShop goods has been in perfect working shape ever since. I've never had to re-clean anything so far.
 
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aclbandit said:
QFT. This shit is AMAZING. Wish I knew what it was made of! I've used this specific website's stuff on all of my games, and they're all working perfectly.

I mean, I once wound up with a copy of Mortal Kombat 3 for Genesis that looked like it had lived underwater for a few weeks. The contacts were (as the previous poster was talking about) green, etc. It took a whole bunch of that stuff (and a little sandpaper), but it's in perfect working shape now. That's also the only cart i ever had to use any additional products on -- every single other cart I've ever cleaned with NintendoRepairShop goods has been in perfect working shape ever since. I've never had to re-clean anything so far.
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Yeah for the really bad shape carts like that, I used the paste with a toothbrush. Scrubbed the hell out of Super GnG twice. One container of it cleaned 100 carts plus 20 older Neo Geo carts of mine. So you do get your moneys worth.
 
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