Arcade Repair Tips - Replacing A Control Panel Overlay

Welcome to the Arcade Repair Tips Video Series! In this video, Tim Peterson shows you how to replace a control panel overlay (or CPO). For more information, please visit our website at www.arcaderepairtips.com and please watch for more videos in the Arcade Repair Tips Video Series! Thanks for watching!

[@KaiTaN00002]

lol !!!!!!!!!!! how you're pasting the CPO with bubbles........

[@dinkyflix]

If you don't have a heat gun, another great method (given the control panel isn't too big) is to actually bake it in your oven. Put some tin foil underneath and lay the control panel on top. Bake it at 300-400 degrees for just a few minutes and it should be ready to peel off. You'd be amazed at how effective it is. I've done this with my Centipede and Frogger CPOs and both peeled off as almost one piece after baking them for a few minutes. Again BE VERY CAREFUL and don't leave the oven for a second so that you can monitor it at all times.

[@currentphonograph7487]

Cool. I bought your 📀 DVD'S and watch your live stream. I just won A heat 🔫 gun from your show. Thank you. Works great

[@waynersmall1]

Where do you buy you artwork/stickers?

[@DavidTurner42]

Excellent video! I did have a question however. I noticed that when the new CPO went on there was some wrinkles or air bubbles. How are these removed? If replacing an expensive classic game repro you want to get it right the first time and look almost perfect. Also, could you explain the Windex method further? Wouldn't Windex or other substance leave a residue and/or cause the CPO not to stick? Thanks! :-)

[@TheHeadlessHorseman]

The idea of using windex is that if it accidentally put on crooked it allows you some time to fix it. You squeegie out the windex and it eventaully dries and sticks good.

[@superrobotfan1099]

love your videos
good work