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Aussie Pinball Forums => Technical Matters => Handy hints and tips => Topic started by: Strangeways on September 20, 2008, 10:55:31 AM
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This process is covered in the Meteor Thread, but I thought I'd create a new thread for it here..
Bunnings has a can of White Knight "Hammered Finish" which is very close to the same color and texture of the original Stern legs and coin door. The can cost around $12, and I used most of the can to do the front door and the legs.
First thing to do is strip the door. Clean all the parts with Nifti and a scrubbing brush. Let them dry and if there is any dirt or crap left over, clean it now ! This door did not have any rust or corrosion, but if it does, it will need to be sanded and primed.
Setup a paint bench outside (a bucket with a piece of wood, or the garage floor!).. Spray a light coat first, and then give it two more coats as per the instructions on the can. After drying they should look like this ;
(http://www.aussiepinball.com/strangeways/restores/meteor/P1010059.JPG)
(http://www.aussiepinball.com/strangeways/restores/meteor/P1010060.JPG)
(http://www.aussiepinball.com/strangeways/restores/meteor/P1010061.JPG)
After the Drying period - or the next day - Start to reassemble.. The coin chutes themselves are plated, so they were polished, not painted.
(http://www.aussiepinball.com/strangeways/restores/meteor/P1010062.JPG)
(http://www.aussiepinball.com/strangeways/restores/meteor/P1010063.JPG)
Finished Product - Door mounted. Don't forget to do the door frame !!!
The legs were painted using the same method. The instructions on the can are easy to follow.
(http://www.aussiepinball.com/strangeways/restores/meteor/P1010066.JPG)
(http://www.aussiepinball.com/strangeways/restores/meteor/P1010065.jpg)
This process didn't take long at all, and to finish it off - There is a Stern coin door decal that can be installed that will make the front of the game look as good as new !
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Very nice Nino
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Nice work Nino!