Author Topic: Black Coin Door Lock (Read 2446 times)

gamepimp · « **on:** July 14, 2012, 11:23:05 am »

Has anyone come across a black coin door lock? The closest I've seen was an antique brass/bronze one. Would like one that is all black so that it doesn't look so obvious on the door...

gamepimp · « **Reply #1 on:** July 24, 2012, 07:15:36 am »

DaOld Man · « **Reply #2 on:** July 24, 2012, 11:44:42 am »

Cant you just paint a chrome one? Maybe scruff it good with light sandpaper, then use etching primer, then hammered black paint. You can stick a key in it to keep the paint out of the insides while you paint it.

CoryBee · « **Reply #3 on:** July 24, 2012, 11:59:33 am »

Couldn't you spray it black? put some paper or cardboard in the lock hole and spray away.....

mcseforsale · « **Reply #4 on:** July 24, 2012, 12:27:35 pm »

I had some trepidation about painting my hinges black (on both the coin door and the back door piano hinge), but I did some light coats...waited for them to dry, moved the mechanism (in this case, the lock) and after about 3 light coats, it seems to work fine with no bunching of the paint around the hinge ears...You will probably want to scuff it, or even get a brass lock, and use some good automotive etching primer...just a light coat, though.

Here you can see the hinge extended during paint.

AJ

gamepimp · « **Reply #5 on:** July 26, 2012, 09:01:32 am »

I'm not sure how great paint will hold up. I was hoping I could find one that was anodized. But I suppose it wouldn't hurt to try the paint route. Especially if it saves me some $$ in the long run. I have a wire wheel which can prob remove some of the chrome finish that's on the current lock. I think the paint would stick better to bare metal. Thx to everyone for the input!

eds1275 · « **Reply #6 on:** July 26, 2012, 11:32:08 am »

Do you remove your keys all the time? I just leave mine in the lock.

gamepimp · « **Reply #7 on:** July 26, 2012, 11:43:34 am »

In general, I leave the keys out. I only use them whenever I need to access components behind the coin door (usb cables, power cables, etc.).

mcseforsale · « **Reply #8 on:** July 26, 2012, 11:49:46 am »

I leave mine out so I don't have to hear them. Also, I don't want the "ring" of wear around the lock on the coin doors or the back door.

AJ

Quote from: gamepimp on July 26, 2012, 11:43:34 am

In general, I leave the keys out. I only use them whenever I need to access components behind the coin door (usb cables, power cables, etc.).

yotsuya · « **Reply #9 on:** July 26, 2012, 12:09:32 pm »

Quote from: pinballjim on July 26, 2012, 11:55:09 am

I leave the keys in so if a burglar shows up he at least won't mess up my games trying to find quarters.


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