Nintendo coin mech face plate restoration

[TheShanMan]

I want to restore the face plates much like Nick did on his Vs. cab (http://forums.arcade-museum.com/showthread.php?t=53305), but my concern is that since I run tokens in my games, I want to make sure the surface is as durable as possible. I have definitely noticed that I tend to insert the coins by feel rather than looking. Maybe I ought to change that habit, but still I'd like to minimize noticeable scratching to the paint.

Suggestions?

 

[nesjess]

Hey Jeff, I'm not sure how could avoid the scratches if you're not carefully placing tokens in the slots. For me, I just repainted mine, but i have it on freeplay.

I've heard some guys have painted and then sprayed a clear coat enamel over it. The only problem I see with that is that it will make your faceplates shiny.

Another option could be to place a clear laminate around the coin slot area to fend off scratches. Other than that, I'm out of ideas.

 

[p1899m]

probably expensive but you may be able to have them coated with some kind of metal like a nickle plating. Probably cheaper to buy new ones though. I believe they still sell this style new.

 

[timberterror]

If you don't want to mess with painting them, replacement plates, buttons and hoops can be purchased directly for ASAHI SEIKO. 1-800-859-5353 ask for Mike Sparto. They aren't all that expensive either. - Barry

 

[nesjess]

Yup, new faceplates from Asahi Seiko are only $4 + shipping. But they will still be prone to scratches if you're going to be putting 100s of tokens through them.

probably expensive but you may be able to have them coated with some kind of metal like a nickle plating. Probably cheaper to buy new ones though. I believe they still sell this style new.

 

[gorfchampion]

You could probably avoid a lot of the scratching by just sandblasting them only. They'd still look good and would hold up to the token abuse. The downside is they wouldn't have the look of the original paint.

 

[jscott]

After painting, I covered with Mylar and used exacto to trim slot, not as shiney as clear coat an (hopefully) will hold up longer

 

[ELutz]

I've heard some guys have painted and then sprayed a clear coat enamel over it. The only problem I see with that is that it will make your faceplates shiny.
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Clear coats now, also, come in a non-shiny satin finish.

Edward

 

[TheShanMan]

Are those protective clear sheets that come on new lcd screens (like cell phone screens) mylar? I'm trying to think of what mylar would be in terms of a protective coating like what I'd be looking for here.

A satin clear coat sounds perfect. It's not like my game is on location so I think that would work well.

Jess, I had zero foresight when you got me those bugels. I should have considered whether I'd want anything else, as I should have ordered these too as cheap as they are.

Appreciate all the input guys.

 

[Wundercade]

You can buy exact replacements with the original finish from Asahi Seiko for $4 ea. plus shipping. Why would you wast time restoring those?

 

[Peale]

Are they really painted, or just really scratched up? I got the impression on mine that it was aluminum that was polished.

 

[TheShanMan]

You can buy exact replacements with the original finish from Asahi Seiko for $4 ea. plus shipping. Why would you wast time restoring those?

Because you can no longer open an account with them unless you make an order of >= $50.

 

[timberterror]

Did you try talking to Mike? I ordered a few months back and I didn't have to open an account. I payed with a C/C and there was a small fee for that but it was no problem. I have to order some stuff pretty soon and I'm sure we could put together a multi person order. - Barry

 

[TheShanMan]

Yes I did. That's how I found out about the new policy. I think you're probably set though. I'm guessing an account was opened for you whether you intended it or not.

 

[Deadly]

SAnd them, paint them and then use clear coat Krylon or clear spray polyurethane. Polyurethane is used on furniture so you can imagine how well it'd protect your hardware lol.

 

[timberterror]

Yes I did. That's how I found out about the new policy. I think you're probably set though. I'm guessing an account was opened for you whether you intended it or not.

I'll have to try calling him this week and see. - Barry

 

[nesjess]

Yeah, Jeff's right about the new policy. I think it was implemented in July. I guess they are tired of taking multiple one-time orders under $50. I think the idea is that people who make $50 or more orders are more likely to order again or are operators who order lots of parts. Another way to look at it is that someone will make a one-time bulk order which defeats the purpose of the implementing the policy. I don't know. Haha.

For those of you who were curious, this is what the new faceplates look like populated.

You have to order the cancel button, button e-ring, button spring, and coin return bugle (they no longer carry the small return cups that you find on original DK/DK Jr/etc. cabs) separately. The total for each of these complete faceplates is about $6 (the e-rings are only 6 cents!). I was stoked to know how cheap they are. I think to buy a complete coin mech with complete faceplate runs around $36.

 

[Zorg]

sand them in order to remove scratchs and have a really nice finish.

then. perform a home anodisation WITHOUT any color. this way you will have a nice original finish for the coin plate, and they will be more resistant than bare metal.

 

[Peale]

then. perform a home anodisation WITHOUT any color. this way you will have a nice original finish for the coin plate, and they will be more resistant than bare metal.

Link please?

 

[Peale]

http://www.focuser.com/atm/anodize/anodize.html

Need sulfuric acid.