Nintendo coin mech face plate restoration

[jscott]

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.

Mylar like whats on heavy wear areas on pinball playfields

 

[Zorg]

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

Need sulfuric acid.

yep, follow the whole steps, just don't use any color. skip the Dye step. just seal.

 

[Level42]

If there's going to be a "bulk" order, would anyone be willing to forward a faceplate plus some extra parts to Europe ?

 

[TheShanMan]

Someone here should become the unofficial replacement parts supplier for all the klov'ers. The stuff is so cheap that it could easily be marked up without becoming too expensive, and would solve the problem of no longer being able to open an account just to get a few replacement parts. Otherwise anytime someone gets a Nintendo cab they're going to be trying to find someone with an account who is willing to order on their behalf (as I've been doing!).

That's your cue Jess!

 

[shred]

I would be in for a bulk order on these.. Anyone know if they sell the hole mech?


Dave

 

[TheShanMan]

They do, but if you're getting a couple of whole units then I think you'll be meeting the $50 minimum to open an account. I don't recall what the price is exactly though.

 

[shred]

They do, but if you're getting a couple of whole units then I think you'll be meeting the $50 minimum to open an account. I don't recall what the price is exactly though.

Right now I would be happy with a few face plates, I have no need for a full mech right now.

Dave

 

[JoeB1355]

Did anyone ever orer a batch of these and have any extra? I need 2

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.