Space Invaders Pinball Restore

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Ian:
As you can see there is some definite wear. And some definite fade or so I thought.

Behind the top left pop bumper there was some of the original Mylar peeling up. So I learned a trick from youtube to remove the mylar plastic without damaging the artwork. You basically use a freeze spray or in my case just buy some compressed air cans and tip them upside down and spray the area you are peeling off. So having never done this before I took my time and started the peeling process.

Well I was pretty happy with the results, the Artwork is beautiful underneath, the Mylar is what was frosted... So that means I just have to take off all of the mylar and put on some more. Problem is that is another $100. Woof.

Ian:
After doing more research, these old machines tend to have problems with LED's. Ghost flickering/bulbs just not turning on... etc. So I ordered the Led lamp board and the Auxillary board because at this point what the hell. I just have to be under $800.

So far I spent

space invaders cost list

misc parts from Marcos $50.83
sound board $85
Led Lamp driver board 128.98
Auxiliary LED Driver Board $90.00
Solenoid Driver Board $149.95

Grand Total $513.71

Things needed:

LED's for the playfield and back box
Mylar to protect the playfield

Possibly get some new posts, if I have money left over.

Mike A:
That 800 dollar limit is quickly approaching. ;D

Ian:

--- Quote from: Mike A on October 11, 2018, 11:42:04 am ---That 800 dollar limit is quickly approaching. ;D

--- End quote ---

Didn't take long did it!!! :laugh2:

Damn hobbies! I guess I didn't think I would be needing to replace the board sets. But, If I do all this I think I can get closer to the $1000 range considering it is now going to be "Bullet Proofed"

pbj:
Why the hell do you need new mylar?

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