Best method for cleaning BG chips with labels you want to keep in good condition? (2 Viewers)

[AK Chip]

Any suggestions on how to clean chips like these?

 

[Northern Paladin]

Hi AK Chip,

I also ask myself the same question. I have a 800 chips set, which I do not use, having to clean it. Only, I know that B&G chips are more fragile than Bud Jones and Matsui ...

BIG INTEREST!!!

 

[TheBigTater]

I'm assuming B&G chips are similar in materials to Bud Jones but I don't have any B&G's other than singles.

I've always just used Dawn & warm water with a good brush scrub for Bud Jones chips. They clean rather easily. Only issue I've ever run into with Bud Jones that I haven't been able to clean is staining, especially on lighter colored chips, which I believe is a probably a product of exposure to UV/sunlight.

I'm not sure what an ultrasonic would do to a plastic chips (probably safe but I would defer to someone that has done it) as I've never tried it with any plastic chips.

 

[Quicksilver-75]

Wouldn't this be a good opportunity to try a Mr. Clean magic eraser?

 

[AK Chip]

If I was going to relabel the chips I would try the ultra sonic but I’m nervous about submerging the stickers under water. I’ll give the scrub brush and magic eraser a try with an oxy dish soap solution.

 

[ChipEnvy]

Wouldn't this be a good opportunity to try a Mr. Clean magic eraser?

I would think this is a very good suggestion.

AND those chips are awesome!

 

[Northern Paladin]

What I'm sure of that you have to avoid any hard mechanical action. Unlike the highly resilient Bud Jones chips, B&G chips are fragile. While doing tests, I noticed that the chips could be altered with cleaning.

Too much cleaning could aggravate damages already present (not my chips):

 

[Northern Paladin]

By cons I did not notice any problem with the inlays. But you better be careful ...

 

[TheBigTater]

@AK Chip So is the dirt buildup around the label/sticker edges? This is where buildup is usually concentrated on Bud Jones. Gentle hand washing is usually all it takes to remove that.

What I'm sure of that you have to avoid any hard mechanical action. Unlike the highly resilient Bud Jones chips, B&G chips are fragile. While doing tests, I noticed that the chips could be altered with cleaning.

Too much cleaning could aggravate damages already present (not my photos):View attachment 282055

That scratching & gouging on the rolling edge is scary.

 

[Northern Paladin]

@AK Chip So is the dirt buildup around the label/sticker edges? This is where buildup is usually concentrated on Bud Jones. Gentle hand washing is usually all it takes to remove that.



That scratching & gouging on the rolling edge is scary.

This is the worst photo I found on google. The table used had to be stone

 

[TheBigTater]

Or a rock tumbler was used.

 

[Northern Paladin]

I did not know what a rock tumbler was. But now, I want one!

 

[TheBigTater]

I did not know what a rock tumbler was. But now, I want one!

There have been times when people have advocated using them to artificially age their "too mint" chips.

 

[Northern Paladin]

There have been times when people have advocated using them to artificially age their "too mint" chips.

Is it really true?

 

[APatHand]

 

[AK Chip]

@AK Chip So is the dirt buildup around the label/sticker edges? This is where buildup is usually concentrated on Bud Jones. Gentle hand washing is usually all it takes to remove that.



That scratching & gouging on the rolling edge is scary.

I haven't received the chips yet, just going off Stas saying they will need to be cleaned from casino use. I should have them in the next day or so.

 

[allforcharity]

I've cleaned Bud Jones (hot stamped) plastic in the ultrasonic before without any problems. Any reason to believe that these wouldn't fare as well?

 

[AK Chip]

I've cleaned Bud Jones (hot stamped) plastic in the ultrasonic before without any problems. Any reason to believe that these wouldn't fare as well?

I'm concerned the stickers/labels would get damaged?

 

[allforcharity]

I'm concerned the stickers/labels would get damaged?

Are they unlaminated paper? I would think anything that's laminated, or anything that's vinyl, would be safe in the U/S.

 

[AK Chip]

Are they unlaminated paper? I would think anything that's laminated, or anything that's vinyl, would be safe in the U/S.

I will test a few out. That would be ideal if it works!

 

[AK Chip]

I've cleaned Bud Jones (hot stamped) plastic in the ultrasonic before without any problems. Any reason to believe that these wouldn't fare as well?

What did you use TSP wise?

 

[allforcharity]

What did you use TSP wise?

The non-phosphate stuff. Red Devil TSP/90 metasilicate powder.

 

[Quicksilver-75]

There have been times when people have advocated using them to artificially age their "too mint" chips.

There is nothing like that "authentic, straight-outta-lake-meade, old Las Vegasy destroyed chips" look...

 

[BELGRADE]

It's long but you can use some waterwipes ( i use them for B&G and paulson chips ).
Waterwipes with alcohol-free, no perfume and no paraben.

They can clean some dirty baby ass, no problem with chips.

 

[Northern Paladin]

Thanks for the information BELGRADE. I will clearly provide and test.

But do not you think the product is called WaterPipes and not Waterwipes? It seems to me that there is a hemp leaf on the packaging

 

[AK Chip]

After trying the magic eraser I would recommend not using this method. It seems to take the (shine?) off the chips.

The white chips seemed ok but the red and green had this effect.

Middle chips has been cleaned.

 

[Amish Rabbi]

Soft toothbrush with just soap and water? Magic erasers and stuff are abrasive which you want to avoid.

 

[AK Chip]

I’m going to try the wipes next.

 

[AK Chip]

Water Wipes !!

 

[Amish Rabbi]

Nice