How would I repair this?

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Ok, I do not claim to be a craftsman of wood working. In fact, I haven't done a wood work project since high school (many years ago). But, I picked up a dedicated Golden Tee cabinet today that was sitting in a warehouse. Well, it has some water damage, as expected. How can I fix this? These pictures are of the front of the cab, which is by far the worst part of it. What steps do I need to do on this to fix it up? Can bondo repair THAT much? I picked some up but figured I'd ask here before attempting anything. I can post more pictures if needed.
 

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The whole panel should be replaced and duplicated.

Once it is removed, you trace onto a new sheet, and cut it 1/4" larger all round, and jigsaw the line.

Then clamp the old sheet on the bottom securely, and run a router around (Ball bearing type)

If you need pics or further explaining, just ask

My Lunar Lander link below shows how I did this to re-manufacture panels :)
 
if i took the damaged panels off, i would have to remove 3 of 4 sides. i don't even know how to go about removing a panel. how would you do it?
 
if i took the damaged panels off, i would have to remove 3 of 4 sides. i don't even know how to go about removing a panel. how would you do it?

1. Remove parts from machine if need be. Mainly the monitor
2. unscrew any screws on the 3/4" corner timbers
3. wedge a chisel or scraper in between the 3/4's and the panels, moving all around until it get large enough to pull away
4. Remove all staples
5. Sand the rough bits away
6. Trace etc

:)
 
so i have a few places that bondo would work, but how would i do it so i can still apply t-molding?
 
yeah, i am thinking just scrap it. picked it up hoping it wasn't in as bad of shape as it is because it is a dedicated golden tee cab. like to take mine out of the midway cab it is in because i keep hitting the damn monitor. oh well....
 
yeah. to bad, too. atleast i can strip the ps and stuff. damn, a golden tee cab seems to be difficult to find, too... i need one.
 
Usually replacing a whole panel is easier than dealing with a lot of bondo IMO. Usually games are glued and stapled together. You want to be a little careful but usually a pry bar and hammer can pretty cleanly remove a panel from a game. As was mentioned the old one can be used as a template to cut the new piece. Some paint, wood glue and some screws and you've replaced the panel. Honestly replacing the panel would likely take less time than fixing that damage.
 
i might as well give it a try. if i fail, i didn't loose much, as it is currently scrap anyways...
 
It may be a bad cabinet, but when people like me (poor) have one, it's a tough call. Since my funding is extremely limited, I'd remove & replace the whole panel. It's not too expensive and it can be done with simple tools. Bondo should be your last resort to save it in my opinion.
 
It may be a bad cabinet, but when people like me (poor) have one, it's a tough call. Since my funding is extremely limited, I'd remove & replace the whole panel. It's not too expensive and it can be done with simple tools. Bondo should be your last resort to save it in my opinion.

i too am poor. thats why i want to repair it. that, and i can't find another one around here, especially on the cheap...
 
Common sense works really well with taking cabinets apart. It's either glue, staples, screws or cheapo quick-assembly junk (like with Galaga cabinets) holding it together from the inside. Inspect and get to work! If you're not good with a saw, make sure you don't bust up the original front and take it to a wood shop or have a buddy cut a new one for you. Use plywood or MDF for the new stuff. Particle board is a bitch, and sawzalls are a must.
 

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That is repairable using the original panel. I have fixed alot worse than that. Sometimes it is alot more work taking a whole panel off. Try to repair it, what do you have to lose?

edit: I'd bondo the front then get some black countertop laminate and cut a piece to fit the whole front. That will give you a nice finish and you wont have to worry about blending the repair to much.....
 
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