Neo Geo MVS 2 13 "Mini" Restoration

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After years of searching and hunting, I was finally able to track down a mini Neo Geo cabinet right here on KLOV from a fellow military veteran and great guy (Thanks Bruce!). I have a full size (HUO) Neo Geo 4 slot which my kids love so I thought it would be great to have one for them that is just their size.

After an eight hour (round trip) drive I returned home with quite the project. Sides have been painted black and the board is no good - severe rust throughout and some cab damage here and there but here she is:
 

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First things first, I decided to remove all the metal parts and take them to a local shop to be sand blasted and powder coated. Not going to mess around with sanding and painting - powder coat is the only way. Rust is pretty severe throughout.
 

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The local shop I use (Rocket Powder Coating) is a fantastic place and they were able to get a very quick turnaround on the parts. Still waiting on the CP but they finished the Marquee bracket and the MVS case which I turned from "rusty-grey" to "MVS red".

They take custom orders shipped in from all over the US so if you are looking for a shop to do small or large orders this is it! Great prices too.
 

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Nice! I've been looking for a mini for while! I believe Szabos sells the mini artwork if your looking. Miss the 4 slot.
 
Szabos does sell the artwork, I already have it in! Also in today was the Control Panel and man what a difference - Also, a brand new coin door from Happ arrived today just in time before Hurricane Michael.
 

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