Bingo Overhaul - Bikini Cosmetics

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typical metal coin door cover

Here we see the common stainless steel plate covering the coin door. Sometimes this plate was put on before placing the game on route, sometimes it was added after a break-in. The area just to the right of the metal near where the lock goes was wood filler, which suggested that there would not be a pleasant surprise under the metal plate.

I removed the green, red, and yellow buttons along with the rings around them in preparation to remove the plate. The blue button (on the left) had a ring with no color on it. I guess you just had to know it was the blue button. The ring was removed and painted.

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why the door plate is there

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cabinet artwork
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head artwork

• replace the door
• fill in the missing wood and repaint
• slap the metal plate back on

The cabinet side and head art were in good shape, so I didn't want to go the repainting route. It's possible to just paint the front like I did on the silver sails overhaul, but as I mentioned there, I really don't enjoy doing it. Plus, the buyer wanted the machine as quickly as possible, and he didn't mind the metal door.

I did remove the rectangular metal plate under the ball shooter, but left the metal reinforcing brackets on the cabinet corners.

I either didn't take pictures of the game after I was done, or I can't find them. Had a problem with the camera battery dying. Turns out one of those big ceramic resistors on the search index coil can be used to revitalize sony lithium batteries. Google for details.

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the panel behind the backglass

If you don't think #55 lamps make a lot of heat, those ugly brown burn marks are above general illumination lamps which are always on when the power is on.