Thanks so much for this video. I watched some others with different products and techniques but used this method on a defender cab nd was almost kind of shocked at how well it worked. When I saw that first hint of colour come out it was like unwrapping presents on Xmas day. Kicking myself in butt for all the other cabs I sanded and repainted over the years. Well done and thanks!
You’re welcome and congrats - I’m glad it worked out well for you! This technique does seem to do a great job with removing latex paint over oil-based paint on plywood cabinets, but YMMV in other situations.
So glad the stencils look as good as they do! Cant wait to see your touchup process. I'll have to do the same thing on the same cabinet! Thanks again for the vids!
Awesome save on the Joust side panel stencils! I wouldn't touch anything on the ostrich or rider, just touch up the brown solid area if desired, though I'd bank that as vintage patina and call it a day
I'm not sure anyone is reproducing stencils, but I've seen some screen-printed vinyl side art decals out there. How bad is the original stenciled artwork on your cabinet? Could you maybe just touch it up instead of redoing it entirely?
There is a portion that is more than a foot Long on one side that is torn off to bare wood. I can probably do it freehand, but I was hoping there was a stencil out there somewhere.
I’m not sure! Maybe it has something to do with the original paint being oil-based and the stuff on top being latex-based? You can definitely scrub the original paint off if you go too hard though.
@@overtimearcade I wasn’t trying to be one of those annoying commenters either! I really was concerned for you! Great channel by the way, and thanks for what you do. I love watching restoration videos. I did a Stargate cab a few years ago and my table saw was a huge game changer.
For safety you should never wear gloves around power tools like table saws they can grab a lose piece and pull you into the blade that’s a great way to lose fingers.
I know you're just replicating the way the t-nuts and cleets were originally installed, but I don't think that's how t-nuts are properly used. With the t-nut on TOP of the cleet, the leveling feet apply upward force, transferring it to the t-nuts, which want to push up OUT of the cleet and push up into the bottom panel of the cabinet. The cleet is providing NO extra strength or support.
For the leg levelers? I think you’re right. Originally, the t-nuts might have been sandwiched between two layers of plywood. With the cabinet sitting on the ground, I suppose its weight helps keep the cleats embedded in the wood, but any twisting, etc. motion will start to pull them out.
Btw I found a racing game, it’s either Chinese or Japanese, whatever it is, it’s called Midnight tune, it was made back in 03, 04, or 05……have you ever heard of it? It takes cards and tokens…, it’s almost made by namco
@@chriscravens4915 Yes, I think it was called Wangan Midnight Maximum Tune and Namco made a few sequels too. www.arcade-museum.com/game_detail.php?game_id=13307
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Great job. Congratulations on getting that original side art back. Thanks!
Thanks, Carlos! I’ve never been so happy to see brown paint in my life!
@@overtimearcade I see what you did there. "Lol"
@@carlosfields9937 I'm hoping Ron Phillips is able to join us for tonight's livestream...
@@overtimearcade What time is that again?
@@carlosfields9937 12:15am ET (just after midnight tonight on the East Coast)!
Clever thumbnail! A nod to John's Arcade: It's brown! 🤎 Love it! Ha ha!
It's FRICKIN' brown paint!
LOL, I miss him too, hope he's doing well!
@@ethanspencer152 John's still around, doing the Video Game Outsiders podcast and his band The Kill Screens released a new album back in June 2022.
And I think this comment is why your username was so recently on my mind last night, Ethan! Thanks for your support!
Thanks so much for this video. I watched some others with different products and techniques but used this method on a defender cab nd was almost kind of shocked at how well it worked. When I saw that first hint of colour come out it was like unwrapping presents on Xmas day. Kicking myself in butt for all the other cabs I sanded and repainted over the years. Well done and thanks!
You’re welcome and congrats - I’m glad it worked out well for you! This technique does seem to do a great job with removing latex paint over oil-based paint on plywood cabinets, but YMMV in other situations.
Thank you for this video getting ready to restore a defender cabinet and they sprayed thick black paint and covered the art up.
Thanks for watching, and good luck!
So glad the stencils look as good as they do! Cant wait to see your touchup process. I'll have to do the same thing on the same cabinet!
Thanks again for the vids!
Thanks for all your support! I was so relieved to find the Joust artwork intact under all that mess!
Another great episode! Will try the same method on my painted Joust when spring comes!
Thanks! 60% of the time, it works every time!
Awesome save on the Joust side panel stencils!
I wouldn't touch anything on the ostrich or rider, just touch up the brown solid area if desired, though I'd bank that as vintage patina and call it a day
Thanks! I think you and I think alike - be sure to watch the rest of this restoration series!
Nice job Charlie, it’s all coming together 👍
Thanks, Dean! Also, breaking news: it sounds like I've tracked down a pair of original Joust optical joysticks for my control panel! 😱
@@overtimearcade Wow, that is result! It’s going to be amazing once you’ve finished it 👍
@@SwainyAtRetroAsylum 🤞
Where can I find stencils, I have a Taito double dragon cabinet I would like to fix the stencil on.
I'm not sure anyone is reproducing stencils, but I've seen some screen-printed vinyl side art decals out there. How bad is the original stenciled artwork on your cabinet? Could you maybe just touch it up instead of redoing it entirely?
There is a portion that is more than a foot Long on one side that is torn off to bare wood. I can probably do it freehand, but I was hoping there was a stencil out there somewhere.
Wow! Nice!
How does the original stenciled artwork underneath not get stripped also?
I’m not sure! Maybe it has something to do with the original paint being oil-based and the stuff on top being latex-based? You can definitely scrub the original paint off if you go too hard though.
Another table saw recommendation is never use a fence and the miter gauge at the same time. Will almost guarantee kickback. Very dangerous!
Thanks for the safety tip!
@@overtimearcade I wasn’t trying to be one of those annoying commenters either! I really was concerned for you! Great channel by the way, and thanks for what you do. I love watching restoration videos. I did a Stargate cab a few years ago and my table saw was a huge game changer.
Nah dude, I sincerely appreciate it! I’m always trying to avoid “being a John!” 😅
I should do this to my Zaxxon. Nothing compliments the granola grain like poop brown.
Need the paint code?
@@overtimearcade Nah, I actually repainted my Zaxxon black because I hated the brown color.
@@coin-opcorner So you're the guy who's been going around painting all of these classic gems black??
@@overtimearcade Yes
Thanks for keeping me (and the people who distill isopropyl) in business!
For safety you should never wear gloves around power tools like table saws they can grab a lose piece and pull you into the blade that’s a great way to lose fingers.
You’re right - thanks for the tip!
I know you're just replicating the way the t-nuts and cleets were originally installed, but I don't think that's how t-nuts are properly used. With the t-nut on TOP of the cleet, the leveling feet apply upward force, transferring it to the t-nuts, which want to push up OUT of the cleet and push up into the bottom panel of the cabinet. The cleet is providing NO extra strength or support.
For the leg levelers? I think you’re right. Originally, the t-nuts might have been sandwiched between two layers of plywood. With the cabinet sitting on the ground, I suppose its weight helps keep the cleats embedded in the wood, but any twisting, etc. motion will start to pull them out.
Did you use the alcohol again?
Yessir, works like a charm! Wait, you’re talking about removing paint from the cabinet, right? 😅
@@overtimearcade yes
@@overtimearcade the paint they used to cover the artwork on the side of the cabinet…
@@chriscravens4915 It was only about 500 coats thick. On the bright side, it might have helped to preserve the original stenciled artwork?
That was a bad conversion, they should’ve just left it at Joust….
Good thing I’m here to set things right!
@@overtimearcade you sure are, nice video
@@chriscravens4915 Thanks - and thanks for watching!
Btw I found a racing game, it’s either Chinese or Japanese, whatever it is, it’s called Midnight tune, it was made back in 03, 04, or 05……have you ever heard of it? It takes cards and tokens…, it’s almost made by namco
@@chriscravens4915 Yes, I think it was called Wangan Midnight Maximum Tune and Namco made a few sequels too. www.arcade-museum.com/game_detail.php?game_id=13307