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Size ? Well...CP size ;)I have called, and you are right, they calculate the startcosts which includes parts untill a certain size.
I've learned that is doesn't really matter much if you give them 1 or 10 parts, the set-up is the most work as I understood, so doing more usually doesn't raise cost. Some are not to keen on really small stuff.
Ully's powdercoater is really cheap IMHO. I paid like 75 IIRC for just one coin-door (because it had to become grey). Then a number of smaller parts and CP also cost me 75 because of all of them had to be done black.
Anyway, although powder coating is definitely the best way, it's also pretty expensive to do ....
Oh, and insert old bolts in holes with threads.. ;)Hmm, sounds like you have experience with that ? ;D ;D
Now....do you guys thing I need to completely paint the sides with....the blue ?
Or would the stickers cover completely and not let shine through any remains so that I can only paint the edges ?
You know very well why Etienne..... ;D
I´ve been thinking about you, Etiènne and your challenge a lot today, and from the pictures I must say that the result is looking good so far. :)Thanks Erik !
orbital sander!!!
Saw the finished product on FB, and indeed it looked good! :spaceace: - only, now it´s not original anymore.... ;)
But each to his own, I can perfectly understand why you did what you did!
Saw the finished product on FB, and indeed it looked good! :spaceace: - only, now it´s not original anymore.... ;)
But each to his own, I can perfectly understand why you did what you did!
Yes, that's a never-ending discussion I guess. I always weigh my decisions. In the case of the Bally-Midway Galaxian, the side-arts show some wear and on one side even scratched in initials. However, the overall look was still great and I didn't see any need to replace it.
However, on this Ms.Pac the sides were really worn on the usual spots (hand-on-cab-during-play) AND (and I see that on almost every Ms.Pac) the pink had really faded badly. There was no doubt in my mind IF I would re-do the artwork, only how (I actually had stencils here, but was lucky that Ully wanted them :)).
I have no regret at all. This one will look factory fresh. Yes it's not original but even if you stencil it that would still be not the factory paint if you catch my drift....restoration = compromising. Sometimes more than other times.
So far I haven't done any rigorous restorations like this. Overall I've been very lucky with the condition of most of my cabs and none needed a full-rework (some still do, but the one's I restored so far didn't).
However, when you see it look "factory fresh" like this in real life, it does also give a very special feeling...
Hi André,
Well done, it looks great...... I find these cabinet art jobs nerve wrecking. I 've still have to man up and do one myself one day.
Did you paused here and there ? i remember when we put it, only the botto start part was bubbling and the rest was pretty straight forward afair ?
Well there's still the kick-plate which has it's own challenges. Like making a "plug" for the coin-door hole and of course the inside corners.
And still plenty to do.
- install the kickplate protector
- install the t-molding
- most of the harness is in OK but still some small things to do
- restore the coin-door. It looks like I may have found a friend from a friend who does spray-painting. I have at least three coin-doors in need (Ms.Pac, LL, Berzerk), I hope he does sand-blasting too :)
- redo the black paint job on the CP and install CPO and joystick and buttons etc.
- reinstall the monitor. I guess that may be very quick because I want it gone from my attic
- fix the Ms.Pac board
- install the 99in1 kit on the board
...and I probably forgot something....
BUT, it's working "upwards" now :)
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Thanks, and the pictures even don't do it justice !Nice!
Air can spray, but mind you, the most expensive I could get my hands on:
http://www.action.nl/spectrum-spuitverf-400ml-neon-groen
but then in black of course......new for this one was using a transparent layer (same shop) as the finishing touch, I really like that as the coin doors were actually pretty shiny when factory new (just check the video ;) )
This spray paint is simply good quality for a great price !
Oh I do have to note that I have had this (and the LL and another midway coindoor) professionally sand-blasted and these guys were kind enough to put on an awesome layer of stuff that looks like a "grainy" primer. It gives a perfect look with the black paint and transparent layer over it ! :)
Now I'm waiting for a new tool to get all the metal parts of the coin door nice and clean.....;);)Yeah, I bet you must be tumbling in your bed at night while waiting ;)
No, I mean this page. The only photo I can see is the photo of you de rusting the coin mech. Maybe it's because I'm down underIt's not just you. I can't see them either.
Kickplate looks cool !
i can print a coindoor plate on alufoil, dont know if that helps ?
Mmmm-mmmmm......I think I forgot some details...... ;)
Noted ;)
Noted ;)
A set for me too, please :) Or did I already order that?
Mmmm-mmmmm......I think I forgot some details...... ;)