I got a Target Alpha. Someone decided to paint the head yellow. I have a similar hatred to them like I did the people that installed the wallpaper in my last 2 houses.

This is my result after a few hours. I'm kinda hoping it being an older game it won't effect the value too much. I think the beat up paint is still better than the whole thing being yellow.

I could probably put a piece of frisket on there and redo the black pretty easily. Of course the black will stand out as being new, not sure if there is an easy way to give it a patina.

2nd idea was to make stencils and paint the whole head. Again, there will be the difference from head to body which would now be even more noticeable.

I could stencil the whole game, but I plan on selling the game and I will get very little of that money/effort back.

Thoughts?

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I agree. But now I have the top and one side stripped of the yellow and it took me hours. I pretty much have to do the same to the other side and front, no matter what state I leave it in it should match.

I've never done any cabinet work. I have an airbrush and some frisket and was curious to give it a shot. The pin is in otherwise fantastic shape so I don't think the cabinet head is do or die. I feel the same way about restoring, I've lost money on lots of projects considering time, but I usually concentrate on play-ability rather than cosmetics.

Well, the paint removal went terribly over all. I traced the artwork and sanded it down. I'm gonna get some poster board and make stencils and give it a go. I know it wont match the cabinet when it's done. If it does, fantastic! If it doesn't, I'll at least have some practice making stencils and painting. That way I have a little experience going into a full job with expensive stencils.

Antique white is most recommended from what I've read. It seems like most people use a spray can for everything. Is there any draw back to me rolling on the base coat? Nobody mentions the finish of the paint. I'm guessing flat or satin?

I know the yellow/orange will likely be impossible to find a match in a spray can, that may be my undoing. Off to the hardware store. Any last minute advice?

The color selection was pretty limited at Lowe's. They did have an antique white that looked pretty good from the cap, but it's drying more bright white. Hopefully I can clean up the rest of the cabinet and brighten it up to match a little better.

I will definitely look into the custom mixed color for the next one, or if my yellow is way off.

I used tracing paper and picture frame backing for the stencil. I'm hoping with this thick material I will be able to do both sides and possibly more if I screw something up. One down, 2 to go. It's taking a while to cut through the thick material.

Next I have to do the splatter. I'm a little nervous about this part. Worst I can do is have to repaint I suppose.