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jfh2112:
Almost two months ago, I got a working MK conversion and a stripped MK2 original. They're in storage, but I've been pulling parts of them & bringing them to the house for cleaning & stuff.

I pulled the marquees last weekend, and they are just nasty on the back sides. Looks kinda like they got cooked by the fluorescent lights, but judging by all the burn marks on the CP plexi's, I'd say it's probably cigarette tar. I can post pics later if need be (gotta get some batteries for the camera).

Before I start dumping chemicals all over the backs of these marquees, I was wondering if it was even possible to clean them. Or should I just get some repros? I'd like to preserve these if I can.

AtomSmasher:
Well if your options are to try and restore them or throw them away and buy repros, then you might as well try and restore them.  If you ruin them in the process, then fall back on plan B and buy repros.

torez:
Hmm, before starting using any heavy chemicals try soaking it in warm water with some sort of soap then wiping gently with some softer cloth to prevent scratching.  If it's still bad, then try something stronger, but I'm afraid a chemical would strip the print.

Did you try Ebay to get the marquee?
Here is one good link for the header plexi and the boards, also:
http://cgi.ebay.com/1992-MIDWAY-MORTAL-KOMBAT-BOARD-AND-HEADER-WORKING_W0QQitemZ160029019371QQihZ006QQcategoryZ13718QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/Mortal-Kombat-Header_W0QQitemZ280018522785QQihZ018QQcategoryZ13716QQssPageNameZWD1VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
If you cannot get the link to work, just look for:
mortal kombat header
mortal kombat plexi
mortal kombat marquee

Think an original part would be better than reproduction;)

Mark

CheffoJeffo:
Careful with strong stuff like Goof Off ... it ma not get along with the plastic.

I would start with something simple like 409 for cleaning the back.

Cheers.

NightGod:
Personally, I just hit my Gorf marquee with some warm water to get the bulk of the dust and grime off and left the brownish. I prefered to deal with a bit of dulling of the colors over wiping them off completely.

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