povlok1 Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 When I stop reconing these, I will give up my 'personal ingrediant' (the plastic acid I use) for cleaning these.. but until then I will have to keep that and the chemical I use for de-fluxing and cleaning the switches and load slot a trade secret:) but for the do it yourselfer.. just clean and scrub the plastic with soad and water and some 409.. use a scrub brush with 'medium' strenth brizzels and scrub a shine out of your system.. this is best way to give it a like new look.. armor all will put a shine on it that even when the machine was new.. didnt shine like that.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 LMAO, I wasn't saying that he doesn't do a good job. It just seems that his handle is every second thing that comes out of your mouth. You are like a povlok1 fanboy or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
povlok1 Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 lol.. we are friends outside of atariage:) And Ive never steered him wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
povlok1 Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 BTW.. today is the first day Ive been feeling 'decent' in last week and a half.. so anyone waiting on a recond' unit.. they will now be on there way:) sorry for the delay,, been reeeeealy sick latly.. think I may have ingested some Armor All j/k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjk7382 Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 I was just trying to fend off the waves of stupid people putting armorall on their ataris until he could get here to set them all straight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inky Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 I just dangle my Ataris in a vat of paint thinner. Seriously, I just use soap and water (after taking the electronics out) and a good toothbrush for the 'hard to reach' areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
povlok1 Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 ya.. happens all the time I was a ceritfied Master Mechanic for 8 years.. worked for the local Chrysler dealership.. specialized in Computer Controlled systems (everything from engine controllers to climate control systems) as well as being well versed in tran rebuilding. All the time I would get people asking me for advise,, I would give them the exact advise they needed to fix ther car.. than some brother of a friend of ther girlfriends daughters brother would give those people some advise and just becuase it was what they wanted to hear (such as a cheaper fix) they would want to believe that person.. I always would ask.. 'What does suchnsuch do for a living' , and it would always come back as 'Oh he's a janitor,, or a truck driver, etc.."... Even with my Master Certification.. people want to believe what they want! some of em anyway.. so.. take my advise if you want... if not,, no biggie.. go ahead and think you know better;) more money in pocket in most cases:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
povlok1 Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 ya the vat of primer works good too or maybe sandblast em;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candiru Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 **puts on big fake curly mustache and rubs Armor All on his Atari as it lies tied to a train track** You make some interesting points and maybe I'll shelve the old bottle of Armor All. I've got to say that I didn't expect such heated opinions about all of this. I always kind of liked that high shine though, so I can't agree with you there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
povlok1 Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 **puts on big fake curly mustache and rubs Armor All on his Atari as it lies tied to a train track** You make some interesting points and maybe I'll shelve the old bottle of Armor All. I've got to say that I didn't expect such heated opinions about all of this. I always kind of liked that high shine though, so I can't agree with you there. Thats kewl:) if you want the highest shine.. clean it first.. really clean it.. let it dry over night.. than use clear coat on it.. I wouldnt on mine.. but if you love the hight shine.. nothing wrong with the clear coat... use a GOOD brand of paint.. I would suggest a auto-touch up paint like Dublicolor.. hope this helps;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjk7382 Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 **puts on big fake curly mustache and rubs Armor All on his Atari as it lies tied to a train track** You make some interesting points and maybe I'll shelve the old bottle of Armor All. I've got to say that I didn't expect such heated opinions about all of this. I always kind of liked that high shine though, so I can't agree with you there. I don't care what people do either way, but you won't catching me putting aa on an atari. just remember that high shine isn't original. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
povlok1 Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 being we are on the subject of shiny plastic:) for smooth plastic.. use good ol fashion wetsand paper (2000 grit ultra-fine) and buffing compond... here is an example of a first year 5200 (first year had smooth plastic instead of the 'grain type) that I wet sanded and polished.. if you really want it to look like new.. this is how:) http://www.atarigoods.com/atarifeedback/eB...20WARRANTED.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
povlok1 Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 here is an example of a pong unit I finished last week, notice the reflection were you can see the cable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory DG Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 I think I'll buy a case of Armor All and dunk all of my Atari cases in a pool of it just for fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
povlok1 Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 considering all your Pro-Bush statements you made in the other thread.. that wouldnt surprise me at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inky Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 considering all your Pro-Bush statements you made in the other thread.. that wouldnt surprise me at all This is starting to get out of hand, guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory DG Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 considering all your Pro-Bush statements you made in the other thread.. that wouldnt surprise me at all I would just do it to spite you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory DG Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 This is starting to get out of hand, guys. Yeah, probably. But I get upset at people telling me what I should and shouldn't do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
povlok1 Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 go for it.. that would just show your 'talent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory DG Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 Yet another wiseass to put on my ignore list. Thanks for letting me know. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
povlok1 Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 same goes.. I cant help it you were talking out your ass on a thread like you know what you were talking about.. than when confronted with facts you want to wimper.. go vote bush;P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 Enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
povlok1 Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 im not upset at all,, really dont bug me,, hes the one getting all mad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjk7382 Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 People tend to get defensive when proved wrong. (in general, present company excluded) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
povlok1 Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 Cant we all just get along' thats so funny how that saying stuck so well,, bet he had no idea (rodney king) that was going to be a catch phrase for years when he said it;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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