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Main => Woodworking => Topic started by: skyblast on August 18, 2010, 08:05:33 pm

Title: Not happy with the sides of my arcade
Post by: skyblast on August 18, 2010, 08:05:33 pm

Is there any kind of plastic sheet covering that I would be able stick/glue on to the sides of my arcade and then trim the excess that would help it to look better?

Yes, I do know that I should probably start over with the sides...strip, sand, prime, paint and start over.  However, I spent almost all the energy I had on this machine a couple years ago.  Basically, I am looking for a quick fix.

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Title: Re: Not happy with the sides of my arcade
Post by: drventure on August 18, 2010, 09:12:30 pm

You might be able to bondo/fill the dings, sand that out, then lay vinyl over the sides and cut to fit.

Could be tricky standing up. I've never done vinyl so maybe someone else here has some ideas in that dept.

Title: Re: Not happy with the sides of my arcade
Post by: dawolv on August 18, 2010, 11:25:24 pm

I was thinking that old sofa repair kit for vinyl?  :dunno

Title: Re: Not happy with the sides of my arcade
Post by: XNIF on August 19, 2010, 09:10:30 am

HPL is your answer!

Check how Martijn did his streetfighter for example : http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=84649.0 (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=84649.0)

Title: Re: Not happy with the sides of my arcade
Post by: The Lumberjackass on August 20, 2010, 09:35:48 am

take your cab and place it sideways on the ground. rub down the sides untill they are somewhat smooth. fill any dings / dents with
isopon p38 or bondo. then look at my video and it'll show you what to do. hope you find a solution your happy with :)

the following video shows how i filled in screw holes and dents, and then how i applied vinyl to the whole cab. enjoy. :)
Woodworking Fusion ~ How To Make An Arcade Cabinet Pt5. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4b1S-7iXEyY#)