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Many cabinets are refitted with new circuit boards to play different games. Some manufacturers supplied new [[marquee]]s etc. others used a cabinet with a generic design. In many cases however the circuit boards were replaced and the cabinet was repainted in a generic colour. | Many cabinets are refitted with new circuit boards to play different games. Some manufacturers supplied new [[marquee]]s etc. others used a cabinet with a generic design. In many cases however the circuit boards were replaced and the cabinet was repainted in a generic colour. | ||
To remove the layer of paint make careful use of a heatgun and a scraper. Be aware that sometimes the paint has been soaked in too much that the original layer of artwork is destroyed. | To remove the layer of paint make careful use of a heatgun and a scraper. Be aware that sometimes the paint has been soaked in too much that the original layer of artwork is destroyed. | ||
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| + | ==See Also== | ||
| + | * [[Finishing]] | ||
| + | * [[Vendors|Artwork Vendors]] | ||
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| + | [[Category:Finishing]] | ||
Latest revision as of 08:53, 5 December 2013
Restoring
Recover artwork that has been painted over
Many cabinets are refitted with new circuit boards to play different games. Some manufacturers supplied new marquees etc. others used a cabinet with a generic design. In many cases however the circuit boards were replaced and the cabinet was repainted in a generic colour.
To remove the layer of paint make careful use of a heatgun and a scraper. Be aware that sometimes the paint has been soaked in too much that the original layer of artwork is destroyed.
