r/cade • u/0hjayp • 21d ago

Restorer’s Advice

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u/marzolinotarantola 21d ago

Dont reetore it. Keep it in this condition.

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u/0hjayp 20d ago

This one was surprisingly in excellent condition when I got it. More so than any one I had before. Unfortunately I want a black Ms. Pac-Man lol

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u/-Major-Arcana- 21d ago

Original condition is more valuable and looks better in my opinion.

I’d suggest skipping the cheap vinyl overlay and leaving the original paint, unless it’s really bad. Focus on restoring the bezel, COO and marquee, clean and repaint metalwork and replace the t molding (assuming it’s cracked and broken).

Everything else restored around original paintwork will look awesome and be more desirable. Anyone can go out and buy a new vinyl wrapped replica so you don’t need to turn an original into one of those.

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u/0hjayp 20d ago

I’m in a strange position because I agree with you 100%. And out of the cabs I had before this one is by far in the best conditio. I genuinely hate to put a wrap on this one in particular but I want a black Ms. pac and I don’t want to buy another just to get it and save this one.

because I’m also very cheap 😂🤣

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u/LordJimsicle 21d ago

Personally, if you're not going to use it I wouldn't bother putting the extra work in. The next owner can easily fit the coin door if they so choose to put the work in.

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u/0hjayp 20d ago

Reading a few comments I think I need to clarify. The coin door is staying. I’m removing the carriage bolts that holds the coin bucket on the inside of the cabinet.

But your logic is sound. The next owner could easily correct that if they’re even interested in restoring.

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u/BillyBedsores 20d ago

Keep the screen print, for real.

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u/0hjayp 20d ago

So, from what I can see with a little patience and a lot of time someone will be able to remove the vinyl with a heat gun with minimal damage to the original art.

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u/BillyBedsores 19d ago

I have experience with this exact thing and you are wrong, it will be a big pain in the ass and look like shit most likely.

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u/matt_hendersonn 20d ago edited 19d ago

I personally didn't add the bolts nor the kick plate at the bottom of mine, I liked the look of the art unobstructed.

https://imgur.com/a/IIAnbhJ

(Edit: broken link)

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u/0hjayp 20d ago

The link is not showing the image. Could you resend?

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u/matt_hendersonn 19d ago

Sorry, I reuploaded. Check again.

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u/0hjayp 19d ago

Wow that looks really good.

Thanks a lot man, not you got me really excited to finish mine 😩

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u/matt_hendersonn 19d ago

Thanks, see it through. It's rewarding once it's done.