Drewdah
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(I originally posted these questions on the BYOAC forum, but someone recommended I try to solicit some advice here instead. If you have any suggestions or advice for my questions below please let me know)
I've decided to start simple and just convert my emtpy dynamo z-back cabinet into a dedicated fighter cabinet since it already has a CP setup for street fighter. I have a Vampire Savior 2 CPS2 B board (and an A board) on their way to me right now, so now I just need to get the cab ready.
Control Panel:
The cabinet has one of those fold down control panels with and a removable drawer that holds the PCB that slides out with it, so I decided to unplug everything, slide it out and see what the condition was.



From what I can tell, I've already got the JAMMA harness for the CP but I'll be needing a whole bunch of replacement switches, some new disconnects, and I'd like to get some new artwork (or at least something better than the ripped SF2 layout). The control panel itself is metal and it looks like the existing artwork is on stuck on there like a huge sticker.
Question: Any suggestions on how to get the existing artwork off? Should I just sand it?
Question: Are there vendors that sell adhesive CP artwork in the shape of my CP that I can just replace it with?
The next thing I noticed was the wood of the kick panel / coin door area of the cabinet is split at the top and probably should be replaced. I removed the coin door and took some pictures:


I have 0 woodworking experience, but replacing this one panel seems reasonably easy
Question: If I was to replace this, how can I get this one piece out without damaging the rest of the cabinet? Should I cut it out with a saw?
Question: What kind of wood should I get to replace this panel with?
Thanks for the help
I've decided to start simple and just convert my emtpy dynamo z-back cabinet into a dedicated fighter cabinet since it already has a CP setup for street fighter. I have a Vampire Savior 2 CPS2 B board (and an A board) on their way to me right now, so now I just need to get the cab ready.
Control Panel:
The cabinet has one of those fold down control panels with and a removable drawer that holds the PCB that slides out with it, so I decided to unplug everything, slide it out and see what the condition was.



From what I can tell, I've already got the JAMMA harness for the CP but I'll be needing a whole bunch of replacement switches, some new disconnects, and I'd like to get some new artwork (or at least something better than the ripped SF2 layout). The control panel itself is metal and it looks like the existing artwork is on stuck on there like a huge sticker.
Question: Any suggestions on how to get the existing artwork off? Should I just sand it?
Question: Are there vendors that sell adhesive CP artwork in the shape of my CP that I can just replace it with?
The next thing I noticed was the wood of the kick panel / coin door area of the cabinet is split at the top and probably should be replaced. I removed the coin door and took some pictures:


I have 0 woodworking experience, but replacing this one panel seems reasonably easy
Question: If I was to replace this, how can I get this one piece out without damaging the rest of the cabinet? Should I cut it out with a saw?
Question: What kind of wood should I get to replace this panel with?
Thanks for the help















