Houston, TX
That door is more that presentable, nicely done, that saved ya about $90!
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Quoted from TractorDoc:but I cannot even find it on another completely assembled coin door on another machine.
Is it the little wire that goes inside the coin mech?
20181029_213622 (resized).jpgQuoted from FatPanda:Here's the wire gate on my Beast's lair
Hmmm, looks like we have a winner!
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Quoted from TractorDoc:I am going back and forth between pulling the cabinet side rails to clean them up and leaving them.
I was typing a great encouraging reply to your quandary, then saw page two, 
I knew you could do it!
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Quoted from TractorDoc:first attempt at airbrushing
First lemme say I'm far from an artist, so don't need fancy stuff. I tried two different styles of the airbrush you picture and for simple non shading touchups, I ended up using this one:
https://www.harborfreight.com/quick-change-airbrush-kit-93506.html
The style you show I found clogged WAY TOO often for the way I paint. I'm sure there are tips and tricks I don't know on how to use them but for the one in link I posted, I've had 0 issues. Just my . . .
2 cents (resized).jpgWhat did you thin it with?
I've heard people use windshield washer fluid but I always buy the rainex type, don't think that would be a good one to use.
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I really enjoy watching you jump in with both feet on these projects. The depths you go to are an inspiration!
Quoted from TractorDoc:Those depths include admiring your work -- I just hope I have the lung capacity to make it back to the surface!
Thank you, I've yet to see you get in over your head! 
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Quoted from TractorDoc:Wow, that looks great
Gets my vote!
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Quoted from TractorDoc:If you've noticed the gold hued leg bolts do not worry, they are not staying.
I actually almost said something but figured I missed you addressing this earlier, I did not figure you had intended to stick with these monstrosities on such a thing of beauty. Thanks for clearing that up!
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Quoted from LynnInDenver:Have you considered vinyl dye?
I often use RIT clothes dye on my nylon, not sure if the pop bump bodies are same chemical makeup as Nylon though.
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/polishing-up-a-silverball-mania#post-3795182
Sample image attached from Motordome, link from SBM.
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Quoted from TractorDoc:Just the dining room table taken over by cleaned and rebuilt parts.
Dining rooms are overrated! Just call it the work room, problem solved! 
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