Rust On Antique Slot Machines by Jenny Creekmore

 Do you have an antique slot machine mechanism that looks like this? 

Example Of A Rusted Antique Pace Slot Machine Mechanism

If so, please keep reading. 

Don and I frequently get asked about rust on slot machine parts.  Over the years, we have seen slot machines that have been underwater due to floods, hurricanes and tornados.  We have also encountered machines that have sat out in garages, barns and sheds.  In humid environments or damp areas these machines just love to absorb the moisture. 

Now on a disgusting note, we should also mention that mouse nests can really damage the inside of a slot machine.  Those little critters just love to get inside the slot machine and make homes for themselves and their family.  Whether they use the cash box or the front of the machine, they tend to expel urine and feces in the machine.  This is devastating to the insides of the slot machine.  (And icky too)

So between underwater damage, general humidity or weather elements and animal secretions, you might have a slot machine or slot machine mechanism that needs to be taken care of. 

Fortunately, we have a solution to the problem.  Don and I can completely disassemble the slot machine or slot machine mechanism.  We have the capability of media blasting the rust off of each and every component.  Once the rust has been removed, we then apply a clear coat to the metal.  This is a very time consuming task, but it is something we have a lot of experience in doing.  To stop the rust from continuing to damage the metal, it is necessary to remove all rust and then clear coat the part.  This needs to occur on every single part before reassembly.

Sometimes, the rust is so significant that pitting will be in the metal.  There isn’t much we can do about the pitting, but the metal won’t continue to erode.  If the rust is not taken care of, it will continue to ‘eat’ away at the metal until the parts are destroyed.

Here is a picture of an antique slot machine mechanism after being disassembled, media blasted, clear coated and reassembled.



Example Of A Restored Antique Pace Slot Machine Mechanism

If you have a machine that needs some help, please feel free to call us at 316-371-1828 or email us at slots@nationsattic.com.  We are more than happy to help you get your antique slot machine back to factory original condition and free of all rust.