Pics of restored single and Dual Playchoice.

ultra7350

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Got both arcades done this weekend. They needed a lot of work when I bought them. Cost me several hundreds of dollars to make them look this nice but I'm happy with the results.
 

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those look great!! awesome job. did you just lay the new laminate over the old,or did you strip the old?
 
those look great!! awesome job. did you just lay the new laminate over the old,or did you strip the old?
It looked like it was painted on before. I still had to use bondo for the deep gouges and broken corners before I glued on the new laminate.
 
those are awesome. got any tips like where to buy the T-molding? I just picked up a dual monitor
I bought mine t-molding from twisted quater. The funny thing is he also sells it on ebay for a lower price than on his site.
 
Both of the marquee lights didn't work so I installed LED strips lights. Also installed power on/off switches inside the coin door on all my arcades so they can be locked if I don't want the kids to play with them.
Got rid of the carriage bolts on the sides. Installed bolts on the inside with t-nuts on the outside that was covered up with laminate.
Built new bases with 2x6 lumber to raise the height and also recessed 3" locking casters so they can be move easy went I want.
 

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awesome!! did my punch out in laminate and the results are amazing!! by the time you spend endless hours sanding,filling,painting.....laminate achieves way better results with even the best paint jobs in my opinion!! black a very affordable color that most harware stores stock.
 
BY the way what size is your T Molding now? Looks much bigger!

3/4 inch on the single monitor PC (partical board cab). 5/8 inch on dual monitor PC (plywood cab)
I had to go with wider t-molding since I used laminate.
 
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