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As a follow up to a previous post, I thought I'd share a tip.
In preparation for installing new underlays on my Pac-Man and
Galaxian cocktails, I asked for some suggestions as to what
paint stripper works well for removing the old paint on the
glass.

Unfortunately, I couldn't locate the brands suggested in the
newgroup replies and emails, so I had to go with what I could
find locally. I picked up a can of CitriStrip aerosol foaming
stripper at my local Wal-Mart (in the Paint section of the
store.) Also got a small bottle of the CitriStrip finishing wash.

Man, this stuff works great! Compared to strippers I've used
in the past, the fumes were minimal. I loved the spray can -
it's very easy to direct the spray where you want it and I did
both tables on a single can, with probably 25% of the can left
and 75% of the wash remaining.

I used a plastic stripping scraper also bought at Wal-Mart and
it really didn't require much elbow grease - just the best part
of a roll of dollar store paper towels, and some Windex for
final shining up. Each table took approximately 5 minutes to
apply the stripper, 30 minutes to let it work, and 15-20 minutes
to scrape off the goo and wipe it down. Actually, it took more
time and effort to remove the damned U.S. Amusements auction
stickers from the glass with Goof-Off than to remove the paint.

So, for paint-on-glass, this stuff is tops. I certainly look
forward to giving it a try for paint-on-metal and paint-on-wood
projects - I just couldn't be more pleased with it. I've also
got a Bally Sente cocktail that's on my "one of these days" list,
so we'll see if it just works particularly well on the paint (or
silkscreen ink or whatever) Midway used on their classic cocktails.

S.W.

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Glad to hear that worked out for you.
Hot strippers are definitely the way to go ;Þ
That kind of stuff (Old Grand Dads formula) also works great for removing
black paint off the sides of cabs.
Worked wonders on an old stargate for me once, super nice art underneath.


Troy,


Scott Watson <baudtender1*DELETETHIS*@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:MPG.1ceb83ea9510b5c989684@newsgroups.comcast.net...
> As a follow up to a previous post, I thought I'd share a tip.
> In preparation for installing new underlays on my Pac-Man and
> Galaxian cocktails, I asked for some suggestions as to what
> paint stripper works well for removing the old paint on the
> glass.
>
> Unfortunately, I couldn't locate the brands suggested in the
> newgroup replies and emails, so I had to go with what I could
> find locally. I picked up a can of CitriStrip aerosol foaming
> stripper at my local Wal-Mart (in the Paint section of the
> store.) Also got a small bottle of the CitriStrip finishing wash.
>
> Man, this stuff works great! Compared to strippers I've used
> in the past, the fumes were minimal. I loved the spray can -
> it's very easy to direct the spray where you want it and I did
> both tables on a single can, with probably 25% of the can left
> and 75% of the wash remaining.
>
> I used a plastic stripping scraper also bought at Wal-Mart and
> it really didn't require much elbow grease - just the best part
> of a roll of dollar store paper towels, and some Windex for
> final shining up. Each table took approximately 5 minutes to
> apply the stripper, 30 minutes to let it work, and 15-20 minutes
> to scrape off the goo and wipe it down. Actually, it took more
> time and effort to remove the damned U.S. Amusements auction
> stickers from the glass with Goof-Off than to remove the paint.
>
> So, for paint-on-glass, this stuff is tops. I certainly look
> forward to giving it a try for paint-on-metal and paint-on-wood
> projects - I just couldn't be more pleased with it. I've also
> got a Bally Sente cocktail that's on my "one of these days" list,
> so we'll see if it just works particularly well on the paint (or
> silkscreen ink or whatever) Midway used on their classic cocktails.
>
> S.W.

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The best thing for removing stickers is Goo-Gone, not Goof Off. Goof Off can
melt some plastic, like CPOs. I unfortunately found this out the hard way.


-roy-


"Scott Watson" <baudtender1*DELETETHIS*@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:MPG.1ceb83ea9510b5c989684@newsgroups.comcast.net...
> As a follow up to a previous post, I thought I'd share a tip.
> In preparation for installing new underlays on my Pac-Man and
> Galaxian cocktails, I asked for some suggestions as to what
> paint stripper works well for removing the old paint on the
> glass.
>
> Unfortunately, I couldn't locate the brands suggested in the
> newgroup replies and emails, so I had to go with what I could
> find locally. I picked up a can of CitriStrip aerosol foaming
> stripper at my local Wal-Mart (in the Paint section of the
> store.) Also got a small bottle of the CitriStrip finishing wash.
>
> Man, this stuff works great! Compared to strippers I've used
> in the past, the fumes were minimal. I loved the spray can -
> it's very easy to direct the spray where you want it and I did
> both tables on a single can, with probably 25% of the can left
> and 75% of the wash remaining.
>
> I used a plastic stripping scraper also bought at Wal-Mart and
> it really didn't require much elbow grease - just the best part
> of a roll of dollar store paper towels, and some Windex for
> final shining up. Each table took approximately 5 minutes to
> apply the stripper, 30 minutes to let it work, and 15-20 minutes
> to scrape off the goo and wipe it down. Actually, it took more
> time and effort to remove the damned U.S. Amusements auction
> stickers from the glass with Goof-Off than to remove the paint.
>
> So, for paint-on-glass, this stuff is tops. I certainly look
> forward to giving it a try for paint-on-metal and paint-on-wood
> projects - I just couldn't be more pleased with it. I've also
> got a Bally Sente cocktail that's on my "one of these days" list,
> so we'll see if it just works particularly well on the paint (or
> silkscreen ink or whatever) Midway used on their classic cocktails.
>
> S.W.

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I've used it before on a number of applications.... it works really nicely.
FYI though, it can work a bit fast in some circumstances, especially if
you're trying to remove a single layer of paint (e.g. black over side-art).
It'll eat through almost anything so you have to make sure to spray and
neutralize in small amounts if your trying to preserve what's underneath.

as for stickers... it'll eat through those also if given enough time.

"Scott Watson" <baudtender1*DELETETHIS*@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:MPG.1ceb83ea9510b5c989684@newsgroups.comcast.net...
> As a follow up to a previous post, I thought I'd share a tip.
> In preparation for installing new underlays on my Pac-Man and
> Galaxian cocktails, I asked for some suggestions as to what
> paint stripper works well for removing the old paint on the
> glass.
>
> Unfortunately, I couldn't locate the brands suggested in the
> newgroup replies and emails, so I had to go with what I could
> find locally. I picked up a can of CitriStrip aerosol foaming
> stripper at my local Wal-Mart (in the Paint section of the
> store.) Also got a small bottle of the CitriStrip finishing wash.
>
> Man, this stuff works great! Compared to strippers I've used
> in the past, the fumes were minimal. I loved the spray can -
> it's very easy to direct the spray where you want it and I did
> both tables on a single can, with probably 25% of the can left
> and 75% of the wash remaining.
>
> I used a plastic stripping scraper also bought at Wal-Mart and
> it really didn't require much elbow grease - just the best part
> of a roll of dollar store paper towels, and some Windex for
> final shining up. Each table took approximately 5 minutes to
> apply the stripper, 30 minutes to let it work, and 15-20 minutes
> to scrape off the goo and wipe it down. Actually, it took more
> time and effort to remove the damned U.S. Amusements auction
> stickers from the glass with Goof-Off than to remove the paint.
>
> So, for paint-on-glass, this stuff is tops. I certainly look
> forward to giving it a try for paint-on-metal and paint-on-wood
> projects - I just couldn't be more pleased with it. I've also
> got a Bally Sente cocktail that's on my "one of these days" list,
> so we'll see if it just works particularly well on the paint (or
> silkscreen ink or whatever) Midway used on their classic cocktails.
>
> S.W.

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Hmmm... I have a Pac-Man that's been painted black and an Arkanoid
installed that I got from Art Mallet years ago. Always wanted to do
a refurb on it but waiting on my wife, who says she wants to do
stencils for it. I've always been under the impression that getting
a single layer of paint off was a dicey proposition at best, and
almost always a total loss.

So fill me in, does the CitriStrip aerosol work good for this if put
on in small patches and neutralized quickly, or do you know of something
better? How long are you leaving the [whatever] on there?

Wish I knew if it was enamel or latex - it probably makes a big
difference.

S.W.


In article <cYmge.180$PH3.28@trndny06>, home*DOT*muccione@verizon.net
says...
> I've used it before on a number of applications.... it works really nicely.
> FYI though, it can work a bit fast in some circumstances, especially if
> you're trying to remove a single layer of paint (e.g. black over side-art).
> It'll eat through almost anything so you have to make sure to spray and
> neutralize in small amounts if your trying to preserve what's underneath.
>
> as for stickers... it'll eat through those also if given enough time.
>

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don't know about the enamel or latex difference... I took of a layer of
paint off of a stargate cabinet. it came out ok, but not great. I actually
repainted it black again as I was converting to a multi-williams and had
darrens full artwork for it.

the problem is timing it just right... however, I found that if you spray it
on very thin and then spread it with a gloved hand you can get it to take
just the top layer off fairly repeatedly. the problem is spraying for the
stuff below it (how do you NOT spray on the already stripped portion?) I
don't have a good answer.

maybe someone who's been really sucessfull will chime in...

steve

"Scott Watson" <baudtender1*DELETETHIS*@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:MPG.1cec6f491835e4b1989688@newsgroups.comcast.net...
> Hmmm... I have a Pac-Man that's been painted black and an Arkanoid
> installed that I got from Art Mallet years ago. Always wanted to do
> a refurb on it but waiting on my wife, who says she wants to do
> stencils for it. I've always been under the impression that getting
> a single layer of paint off was a dicey proposition at best, and
> almost always a total loss.
>
> So fill me in, does the CitriStrip aerosol work good for this if put
> on in small patches and neutralized quickly, or do you know of something
> better? How long are you leaving the [whatever] on there?
>
> Wish I knew if it was enamel or latex - it probably makes a big
> difference.
>
> S.W.
>
>
> In article <cYmge.180$PH3.28@trndny06>, home*DOT*muccione@verizon.net
> says...
>> I've used it before on a number of applications.... it works really
>> nicely.
>> FYI though, it can work a bit fast in some circumstances, especially if
>> you're trying to remove a single layer of paint (e.g. black over
>> side-art).
>> It'll eat through almost anything so you have to make sure to spray and
>> neutralize in small amounts if your trying to preserve what's underneath.
>>
>> as for stickers... it'll eat through those also if given enough time.
>>