I just want a generic jamma/dynamo cabinet for a mame project.  Don't want to destroy any classics.

No rush, but I'd like to find a mini DK, DK jr or DK3.

restoring to factory is one thing if the cabinet is in good shape, but if it's in this condition,  using materials to possibly make it stand the test of time better, is good in my opinion.  Keep this machine around longer if  possible so more people can enjoy it after I'm gone.  if i go laminate, the next question is, how to get paint to stick to it...

I am not gong to MAME it.  It's going to be a restore with a Braze kit.  I was told that the particle board could be repaired with drywall mud and the plywood could be repaired with bondo.  My thought was to repair the damage, get some red laminate for the sides and kick plate and restencil.  I could just paint the top and back.

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I'll take more pics when I can.

Fixing to start restoring a cabinet with stenciled artwork.  The cab has sustained quite a bit of water damage, but I've been told it's salvageable.  Do I bother with painting the whole thing or do I put laminate on it and attempt to stencil new artwork on it and hope it sticks?

I'm from Pangburn, AR. 

I've been tossing the idea around of getting an arcade machine for a while now, but watching John's videos kinda ignited my desire to own at least one.   I am already a video game collector, so the next logical step is having an arcade machine.  Anyway, I look forward to learning more about these awesome machines and maybe I'll eventually get to repair/restore one myself one day.

Devalis