petik1 Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 MY 7800 has been in a plastic bin for a few months now. I pulled it out today, and to my horror, I found a few small scratches on the metal plate. I was wondering if anyone has successfully gotten scratches out of it before. Would the old 'toothpaste and cloth' trick work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariLeaf Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 Maybe this? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGaIG8M-cyk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg2600 Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 I bought a replacement from Best Electronics myself. Part no CB102348 (Atari 7800 Top Bezel Silver) for $9.95. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Ghost Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Thought I'd bump this thread rather than start a new one. @Greg2600 or anyone else who has replaced their metal nameplate on the 7800: I too was going to replace mine. The console itself is an older model...with expansion interface. I love it, but the metal bezel is pretty darned beat up. Anyway, how difficult is it to replace the metal nameplate? Would I need to crack the case open in order to pop the plate off from the inside? Or is it glued onto the top shell casing? If the latter, it seems as though this would leave a sticky mess after trying to rip the plate off. Any insight and pointers would be greatly appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitter Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 I finally got around to replacing the metal plate on my 5200 this year. I just hit it with a blow dryer for a bit to soften up the old adhesive and pulled it off initially with some pliers. After I started it, it just pulled off by hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stun Runner 87 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Thought I'd bump this thread rather than start a new one. @Greg2600 or anyone else who has replaced their metal nameplate on the 7800: I too was going to replace mine. The console itself is an older model...with expansion interface. I love it, but the metal bezel is pretty darned beat up. Anyway, how difficult is it to replace the metal nameplate? Would I need to crack the case open in order to pop the plate off from the inside? Or is it glued onto the top shell casing? If the latter, it seems as though this would leave a sticky mess after trying to rip the plate off. Any insight and pointers would be greatly appreciated! I talked to a guy at Best Electronics, and he told me to remove the top of the 7800.And then use a hairdryer on the metal plate to heat it up.When hot enough, kind of peel or roll the plate off.Then use Glue sticky remover or rubbing alcohol to remove excess stickyness where the plate once was.Wipe and let dry, then put the new plate on with the proper kind of glue.Put the top back on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Ghost Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Thanks Stun! Yea, good idea on simply asking the folks at Best for their ideas on this. I actually had an e-mail exchange with Brad over their late last year....I should have just asked him then. But then the holiday's came up, etc. etc. Plus the more I thought about it I figured that eventually the XM would simply cover up the nameplate, so what was the point. However now it's bugging me again. And I guess even with the XM eventually covering my pitted bezel up, I'd still know it was nasty looking underneath! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg2600 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I recall removing it to be quite a pain, don't remember if I used a hair dryer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeguychicago Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 I talked to a guy at Best Electronics, and he told me to remove the top of the 7800.And then use a hairdryer on the metal plate to heat it up.When hot enough, kind of peel or roll the plate off.Then use Glue sticky remover or rubbing alcohol to remove excess stickyness where the plate once was.Wipe and let dry, then put the new plate on with the proper kind of glue.Put the top back on. What is the 'proper kind of glue' to use to adhere the new plate to the console? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebor Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Epoxy...Like this one: http://www.amazon.com/J-B-Weld-8265S-Compound-Epoxy/dp/B0006O1ICE/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osgeld Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 jb weld a bit overkill considering it was originally held on by contact cement 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariBrian Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 if you use jb weld for a new plate and the new plate gets scratched ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebor Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Thanks for the specifics, Osgeld...And good point AtariBrian...LOL. I was thinking more of a super permanent lasting bond and didn't think of either points. Contact Cement it is: http://www.amazon.com/Permatex-25905-Contact-Cement-1-5/dp/B000ALDYPM/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+wood_jl Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 $6.05 plus shipping for contact cement? Gee, better visit a local retailer. Maybe even hold your nose and go to Wally World. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stun Runner 87 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Just tape it on with 2 way ducktape if your considering a lazy approach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stun Runner 87 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Epoxy like Trebor said. Thats what i used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tep392 Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 What is the 'proper kind of glue' to use to adhere the new plate to the console? The plate I ordered from Best already had the adhesive on it. I used GooGone to remove the old stuff and alcohol for a final cleaning before putting the new plate on. Be very careful with positioning of the new plate because once it's stuck on, it's not coming off again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noah98 Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 I bought a replacement from Best Electronics myself. Part no CB102348 (Atari 7800 Top Bezel Silver) for $9.95. Can someone post a link to this part? I couldn't find it on the site. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Can someone post a link to this part? I couldn't find it on the site. Thanks! Probably not on the site. As Kenny from the Salvation Army once told me in Waukegan, IL… sometimes all you have to do is axe! In other words… write or call Bradley and tell him what you're looking for… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg2600 Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Email Bradley for sure. However, I believe they are sold out on the 2600 and 5200 silver bezel plates, so 7800 may be gone too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noah98 Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Ok, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locnar77 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 i just got a new one for my 7800 about 5 weeks ago, so they still had them then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noah98 Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 i just got a new one for my 7800 about 5 weeks ago, so they still had them then. Did you have to email for one? Also, how much did it cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locnar77 Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 It was either $15 or $20. i always email Bradley, they have a ton of stuff not on their site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg2600 Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 It was either $15 or $20. i always email Bradley, they have a ton of stuff not on their site That's what I suggested weeks back, LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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