Berzerk - Restoration in progress - Restenciling

[Phetishboy]

Did you knock-down the paint ridge from that red/blue transition prior to applying the clear?

Here:

Yeah, I rode the ridge with steel wool to tame it down, but did not completely sand it flat if that's what you mean. The cab is so textured that it's hard to focus on any one spot with an abrasive without ruining or flattening said texture out and giving the cab a 'bald spot'. Ironically I saw 2 factory Berzerk cabs on Saturday, and quality did not seem to be a concern to Stern. I noted several stencil mis-alignments and overlap ridges, in addition to differing placements of the logo from one side to the other on the same cab.

 

[Phetishboy]

Done

Forgot to add the finished pics to this thread. Overall, happy with the resto, but there are a few things I'd do differently if I did another Berzerk. I'd most definitely go with standard Rustoleum Satin Black rather than go with a custom black, as the custom black turned out more Dark charcoal than true black. I'd also sand the horrible texture off the machine and start over with an more even texture. I tried to keep the cabinet original looking and feeling by emulating the factory finish in artificial sand texture. It worked, but since I didn't like the haphazard look of the original finish, I didn't like having to emulate it. Anyhoo, other than CNlmoore's repro CPO, this is done:

 

[nesjess]

Man Phet, you are among the elite in restoring cabs. It looks great!

Sorry to go a bit off topic from your Berzerk restore, but any tips on repainting a red tent? The best solution other than powder coating (I heard it's not as costly as it seems, but I would have to get a quote) I've received is to use a hammered finished primer and then paint over that with the color-matched red. Sounds like a pretty lofty goal, but I think I could make it happen.

 

[Phetishboy]

Man Phet, you are among the elite in restoring cabs. It looks great!

Sorry to go a bit off topic from your Berzerk restore, but any tips on repainting a red tent? The best solution other than powder coating (I heard it's not as costly as it seems, but I would have to get a quote) I've received is to use a hammered finished primer and then paint over that with the color-matched red. Sounds like a pretty lofty goal, but I think I could make it happen.

It would work, but I wouldn't bother. You'll never get an even looking finish with rattle cans on metal. Just strip both hoods and have the sandblasted and powder coated. You'll have to have the dents (if there are any) removed either before or after the sandblasting. I never restored mine, and I really should. The black chassis/body of mine needs some serious attention, as there is rust forming where the hoods meet it. I assume kids spilling sodas, beers, etc caused a lot of moisture and acid to pool up in those areas.

 

[nesjess]

You called it.

I do have a couple of dents around the edges. How would I get that done? Do powder coating shops remove dents as well? I'm assuming they are the ones that sandblast before the powder coating process?

Same for me. I have rusting where the hoods meet the black parts. Going to need to repaint them as well. I'm wondering if I should even bother or just leave it "original" and just clean it up. If you end up doing yours, be sure to post your results.

 

[priglmeier]

powder coat

Get a quote or two for powder coating. It will look nice and they will remove all the rust so it doesn't come back. Post some pics of the dented areas... you may be able to pound them out with some care.

 

[nesjess]

Get a quote or two for powder coating. It will look nice and they will remove all the rust so it doesn't come back. Post some pics of the dented areas... you may be able to pound them out with some care.

Will do. I'll post them on this thread I already made.

http://forums.arcade-museum.com/showthread.php?t=122133

I'll maybe repost Phet and your responses there too. I'm already plaguing his Berzerk post with my questions. Haha.

 

[metahugh]

It would work, but I wouldn't bother. You'll never get an even looking finish with rattle cans on metal. Just strip both hoods and have the sandblasted and powder coated.

I beg to differ It is a bit more time consuming but with 3-4 good coats of paint (not heavy coats BTW) you can get a perfectly smooth, even finish with rattle cans.

That being said I agree with powder coating. It will be MUCH more durable.

 

[Phetishboy]

Just realized after 15 years that I never did post the finished outdoor shots of this machine. I was still new and didn't really realize the impact they might have years after the restoration was complete. Oh well, better late than never:

 

[Phetishboy]

And the obligatory before and after shots: