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Title: Coloring arcade buttons
Post by: Haloman800 on October 19, 2016, 02:16:41 am

Here's my situation:

I'm aware of how simple it is to switch out buttons, however in order to do so I'd have to disassemble my entire cabinet (it's how the machine was assembled)

So my question is, is there any type of marker or so that I could effectively color the arcade buttons that won't easily wear off, or damage them?

The reason why I want to to begin with is, both the panel and buttons are black, and it's hard to see the buttons as a result.

Here's a pic of the control panel: (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161019/7476721f7a8882d1fac98df95db8cf7a.jpg)

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Title: Re: Coloring arcade buttons
Post by: Titchgamer on October 19, 2016, 02:35:17 am

I think whatever you use its likely to wear off with acidic fingers hammering them.

You are best off changing them.
Can you not disassemble the CP from the bottom?

Or remove it from the main cab to work on?

They are usually bolted through.

Title: Re: Coloring arcade buttons
Post by: PL1 on October 19, 2016, 03:06:00 am

If you were starting with white buttons, I would recommend Rit Dye.

Since you're starting with black buttons, consider replacing them or getting custom vinyl decals from SlammedNiss (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,130477.0.html) or hand-painting a halo on the control panel around the button bezels.


Scott

Title: Re: Coloring arcade buttons
Post by: danny_galaga on October 19, 2016, 05:28:27 am

No.

Title: Re: Coloring arcade buttons
Post by: keilmillerjr on October 19, 2016, 08:35:26 am

Add vinyl "dots" to the pushbutton tops.

Title: Re: Coloring arcade buttons
Post by: Thenasty on October 19, 2016, 09:22:44 am

how about putting a strip of led lights under that cover (TOP CRT door) directly above the buttons and you choose a color you  like of have it strobe :)

Title: Re: Coloring arcade buttons
Post by: reptileink on October 19, 2016, 09:52:18 am

Do you really need to SEE buttons? How many times do you look down at your buttons while playing??  :dunno

Once I start a game, there is no reason to look at the buttons.

Title: Re: Coloring arcade buttons
Post by: vwalbridge on October 19, 2016, 11:26:44 am

I'd be more concerned about the button spacing on that panel than the button color.

Title: Re: Coloring arcade buttons
Post by: Titchgamer on October 19, 2016, 11:36:12 am

Quote from: vwalbridge on October 19, 2016, 11:26:44 am

I'd be more concerned about the button spacing on that panel than the button color.

Fair point that lol

Never looked at the buttons :p

Title: Re: Coloring arcade buttons
Post by: yotsuya on October 19, 2016, 01:22:34 pm

Whoever constructed that so you couldn't switch the buttons without disassembling the whole cab did their 80% wrong...

:cheers:

Title: Re: Coloring arcade buttons
Post by: vwalbridge on October 19, 2016, 01:29:08 pm

Quote from: yotsuya on October 19, 2016, 01:22:34 pm

Whoever constructed that so you couldn't switch the buttons without disassembling the whole cab did their 80% wrong...

:cheers:

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