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javeryh:
OK, it's too cold right now to work outside in the garage (and it will be for several more months) but I wanted to try and get a jump start on my 2009 project - a Donkey Kong restoration - by cleaning and restoring the coin door.  I have never done something like this before so I'm open to any and all suggestions (including  getting someone else to do it!).  These things are semi-rare from what I understand because there isn't anyone making reproduction Nintendo coin doors (that I know of). 

Mine is in really good shape (I think) since there are no dents and a security bar was never installed.  I have seen Peale's very helpful tutorial HERE and I'm thinking about giving it a shot on this thing.  Obviously, I want it to look as "factory" as possible when I'm finished.

I've attached some pics of where I'm starting from.  Any tips, suggestions or things I should be aware of before starting? 

Thanks!
Level42:
Don't want to discourage you but it's a PITA to sand the Nintendo doors. Lots of nicks and places where you can't seem to reach.....

But be sure to sand it completely bare. I had mine powdercoated. I did a poor job on getting the dents out (as much as possible) and sanded as good as I could. The guy doing the powdercoating did some minor final sandblasting. All in all it looks OK.

If I were you I'd buy new frontplates for the coin-mechs at Asahi Seiko. Saves you a LOT of hassle, and the only wat to get a completely new and original look. Maybe the coin returns, push button etc are also worth getting.
javeryh:

--- Quote from: Level42 on January 22, 2009, 04:19:41 pm ---Don't want to discourage you but it's a PITA to sand the Nintendo doors. Lots of nicks and places where you can't seem to reach.....

But be sure to sand it completely bare. I had mine powdercoated. I did a poor job on getting the dents out (as much as possible) and sanded as good as I could. The guy doing the powdercoating did some minor final sandblasting. All in all it looks OK.

If I were you I'd buy new frontplates for the coin-mechs at Asahi Seiko. Saves you a LOT of hassle, and the only wat to get a completely new and original look. Maybe the coin returns, push button etc are also worth getting.

--- End quote ---

Thanks.  I am leaning towards buying the front plates from Asahi Seiko (even at $40) to get it looking factory fresh.  I'm going to try and clean them up myself maybe as a placeholder and then spring for them when I get some extra money.  Do you think I should try a chemical method of removing the paint?  I guess I'll look into powdercoating but I have no idea where to begin looking for someone to do that for me.
csa3d:
Not sure if it will help at all or not, but here's how I restored my midway door.  I had limited success with the chemical approach, and opted for using a wire wheel.  Much faster, and far less mess.  I'd get a big wire wheel and a small one like the dremmel chuck I used to get into those hard to reach places.

Anxious to see how yours goes!

-csa
jimkirk:

--- Quote from: javeryh on January 22, 2009, 05:52:27 pm ---
--- Quote from: Level42 on January 22, 2009, 04:19:41 pm ---Don't want to discourage you but it's a PITA to sand the Nintendo doors. Lots of nicks and places where you can't seem to reach.....

But be sure to sand it completely bare. I had mine powdercoated. I did a poor job on getting the dents out (as much as possible) and sanded as good as I could. The guy doing the powdercoating did some minor final sandblasting. All in all it looks OK.

If I were you I'd buy new frontplates for the coin-mechs at Asahi Seiko. Saves you a LOT of hassle, and the only wat to get a completely new and original look. Maybe the coin returns, push button etc are also worth getting.

--- End quote ---

Thanks.  I am leaning towards buying the front plates from Asahi Seiko (even at $40) to get it looking factory fresh.  I'm going to try and clean them up myself maybe as a placeholder and then spring for them when I get some extra money.  Do you think I should try a chemical method of removing the paint?  I guess I'll look into powdercoating but I have no idea where to begin looking for someone to do that for me.

--- End quote ---

I bought the faceplates from asahi seiko and now my mechs look factory new.
You don't need to get new push buttons or coin holders,just polish them.
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