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Title: Question on Pac-Man paint color.
Post by: HighNoon on July 08, 2007, 11:49:36 pm

Hello,

Can anyone let me know what "finish sheen" the black should be around the monitor of a Pac-Man?

I'm referring to the wood side area and up by the speaker grille.

Should it be flat black, or a satin?  What was the factory sheen?


Thanks in advance!

Title: Re: Question on Pac-Man paint color.
Post by: rescue161 on July 09, 2007, 12:23:31 pm

Mine appears to be a satin finish.  It's factory and has never been refurbished.  It's definitely not flat black.

Title: Re: Question on Pac-Man paint color.
Post by: spystyle on July 09, 2007, 01:19:07 pm

Here is a big list of the commercial equivalent of cab colors:

http://www.oleszakcreative.com/paint.asp

Title: Re: Question on Pac-Man paint color.
Post by: rescue161 on July 09, 2007, 01:35:10 pm

He's wanting to know about the black paint used around the speaker and the monitor, not the yellow outer paint.

Title: Re: Question on Pac-Man paint color.
Post by: amadama on July 09, 2007, 02:38:36 pm

Satin finish.
The real deal machines used oil based enamel. It's easier to use a latex paint if you are going to use a roller to apply.
I have used Rustoleum Satin Black Oil based and Krylon Satin Black Latex (water based).
Make sure you use a good foam roller designed for "smooth" or "super smooth" application. A smaller size roller is best.
Good luck,
Alex

Title: Re: Question on Pac-Man paint color.
Post by: HighNoon on July 09, 2007, 04:16:29 pm

Thanks guys!

It's been a long time coming, but I do believe the end is near.  (with the Pac restoration)


Why do I keep starting projects that I know are gonna take me forever?


Thanks again - hope to update you soon.

Title: Re: Question on Pac-Man paint color.
Post by: spystyle on July 09, 2007, 04:55:11 pm

Quote from: HighNoon on July 09, 2007, 04:16:29 pm

...Why do I keep starting projects that I know are gonna take me forever?...

Because it keeps you out of trouble?

Busy people are well behaved people :)