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Main => Main Forum => Topic started by: javeryh on January 22, 2009, 11:41:44 am
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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 (http://www.pealefamily.net/tech/newmame/coindoor/) 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!
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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.
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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.
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.
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Not sure if it will help at all or not, but here's how I restored my midway door (http://www.csa3d.com/galaxian_coindoor.php). 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
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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.
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.
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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Great info for the coin door. Maybe I'll give it a shot myself. I hate sanding but whatever...
OK, some more Donkey Kong questions... maybe I'll just post them here since I'm bound to have a lot of them as I go. Does anyone have the plans for a Donkey Kong CP? My cab did not come with one and I need to know the dimensions in order to cut out the panel.
Thanks!! :cheers:
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Full cabinet plans from jakobud
http://www.jakobud.com/cabinetPlans/donkeykong_jpg.zip
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Full cabinet plans from jakobud
http://www.jakobud.com/cabinetPlans/donkeykong_jpg.zip
Thanks for the link but the CP dimensions are not included. I know the rough size of the rectangle (56.6cm x 21cm?) but I don't know where to drill the button holes and where to mount the joystick.
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I re-did mine and still have the original, its a little beat up but you can get all the info you need from it I think
I'll send it to you if you promise to send it back
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I re-did mine and still have the original, its a little beat up but you can get all the info you need from it I think
I'll send it to you if you promise to send it back
Wow sweet! I promise!
PMed.