btuck32 Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 I recently purchased a route of Vendstar 3000 machines, and the previous owner had cashews in many of them (expensive and very messy). I have been trying to replace the cashews with different product, but can't seem to get the canisters clean enough. Do any of you know a way to get those plastic canister windows clean? I've tried many different products and everything I can think of. I can make it better but not CLEAN. If not, do you know where I can order a new lens? I haven't been able to find them anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quotealex Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Have you tried putting the canister in the dishwasher? It usually do the trick for my globes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btuck32 Posted April 6, 2011 Author Share Posted April 6, 2011 I tried it once with limited results. Are your globes plastic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEREMYTINA Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 I tried it once with limited results. Are your globes plastic? What kind of residue do you have? The grease usually comes off after the dishwasher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btuck32 Posted April 6, 2011 Author Share Posted April 6, 2011 It's the oil from the cashews Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Snacks Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Maybe try some automotive plastic treatment products for really tough stains. I like PlastX. Others like the head light cleaning products. Get them at any automotive parts store. Hope that helps. If not, maybe the oil, heat and sun light caused a permanent stain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEREMYTINA Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Maybe try some automotive plastic treatment products for really tough stains. I like PlastX. Others like the head light cleaning products. Get them at any automotive parts store. Hope that helps. If not, maybe the oil, heat and sun light caused a permanent stain. You wouldn't want to use PlastX on the inside IMO. It's a poisonous material. Try really hot water and a hand soap. If that won't clean it to your satisfaction, then you'll need to buy some off of Ebay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Snacks Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 I assume that people will use the dishwasher after applying any type of industrial cleaner. Ahhh, the joys of buying used equipment! Sometimes the extra time and cost to refurbish the machine makes the "good" deal not so good after all. Especially biz-op machines, those biz-op parts can get pretty expensive - new or used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quotealex Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 I tried it once with limited results. Are your globes plastic? Yes my globes are made of plastic, actually they're made from polycarbonate. If the boiling wather from the diswasher on a pans and pots cycle can't clean the canister, then I suggest you replace them with new ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btuck32 Posted April 8, 2011 Author Share Posted April 8, 2011 I can get them mostly clean, but there is this oily residue that just moves around on the plastic and won't wipe up completely. It leaves the window looking cloudy. Even on ebay, the cansisters are $15 a piece. I feel like they can be cleaned, I just haven't found a good way to get them shiny yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Profits Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 I'd suggest trying rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol). It dissolves grease nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougster Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 If Dawn Dishwashing soap and warm water will not get it off - it may have leeched into the plastic. You may have to replace it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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