howella66442 Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 This is my first attempt at refurbing anything so here goes. I picked up an A&A PO89 for free (friend of a friend was gonna throw it away. Inital pics and post pics will post after explanation. The initial machine had tons of surface rust and god aweful gold paint and was setup for candy. I was unsure at first since almost every part other than base and mech needed to be replaced. Knowing now i am glad, it seems those are the two most expensive parts. I started by taking apart the entire machine. Cleaned as good as possible with soap and warm water. The stains were sun baked in.. Used fine sanding paper to put a haze on the existing horrid paint and smooth it out. Wash/Rinse again. I bought a primer and paint in one from Krylon (Banner Red). It was my first time painting as well. This was the part that scared me most. I took an extra amount of time and just lightly covered the entire base once, then waited 15 minutes, then again, wait 15 minutes. after about 5 or 6 more times of this i was very surprised that i had no running at all. I let it dry for 24 hours even though it states completely dry in 25 minutes. I was like a new kid on christmas morning when i went out to the garage to see if it was going to be a good day or if I needed to go to the hardware store for a case of sanding paper. I was astonished at how well it dried. I think once i buy a house with a garage i will attempt powder coating. I called A&A to order a new gumball wheel setup and globe. Being my first machine i had no idea what i needed. The young lady on the phone, Cindy, Was extremely helpful. When she asked what part i needed, i think i surprised her when i stated I really dont know which part, or for that case, which model machine i actually had. After about 5 minutes she told me exactly what i needed. When she told me the total I actually asked her if she was sure that was right. $13 and some change for complete changover from candy to gum and a new globe. The parts arrived today. Got the machine put back together and bought my first case of gumballs. I have to hide them or i think i will have to take my 6 year old daughter to the hospital for diabetic ketoacidosis.. Did twenty or so test vends. shined up the outside coin mech with never-dull ( Used this stuff in the army) Phenominal.. Looks almost new. Here are some pics of before and after. Since there are size requirements i will post in them in the next two postings. And Thank you everybody one here for the very educational postings. I would have been lost without them. Before: Post refurb: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Nice job. All you need is a price sticker. When you order those be sure to get the inside mount or people will try to pick it off the globe. They are like .05 each from A&A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howella66442 Posted December 4, 2012 Author Share Posted December 4, 2012 I completely overlooked that. Thank you. Will order those now. I have been on Craigslist looking for a new project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caserri Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Sweet job. Looks fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howella66442 Posted December 10, 2012 Author Share Posted December 10, 2012 Thank you. I ordered the price stickers. I just picked up 2- 4' spiral gumball machines (dont know which brand) that i will have to order the globes for. Also picked up what i believe are 2- oak vista's (not sure yet though) and a new (but stored and dusty/dirty) selectivend triple head. I am looking all over for the candy settings for this machine, but all it really needed was to be fully dissassembled, cleaned, polished, and reassembled. It looks as if i just got it off the showroom floor now. Again, i appreciate everybodys assistance in helping to assist me in my first business venture. howella66442 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
massalonvending Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 Wow, wow, wow! Great job! I do agree, that gold before is a quite gaudy color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moondog Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 If you're serious about painting, the Campbell Hausfeld HVLP system is a good way to go. The #2002 model was rated as best value from Wood Magazine, costs about $220 and has everything you need. HVLP sprayers don't require a spray booth and are very easy to use. I think that the powder coat systems are much more money - you'd need to be doing a lot of bulk machines to make one cost effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
How2vend com Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 This is my first attempt at refurbing anything so here goes. I picked up an A&A PO89 for free (friend of a friend was gonna throw it away. Inital pics and post pics will post after explanation. The initial machine had tons of surface rust and god aweful gold paint and was setup for candy. I was unsure at first since almost every part other than base and mech needed to be replaced. Knowing now i am glad, it seems those are the two most expensive parts. I started by taking apart the entire machine. Cleaned as good as possible with soap and warm water. The stains were sun baked in.. Used fine sanding paper to put a haze on the existing horrid paint and smooth it out. Wash/Rinse again. I bought a primer and paint in one from Krylon (Banner Red). It was my first time painting as well. This was the part that scared me most. I took an extra amount of time and just lightly covered the entire base once, then waited 15 minutes, then again, wait 15 minutes. after about 5 or 6 more times of this i was very surprised that i had no running at all. I let it dry for 24 hours even though it states completely dry in 25 minutes. I was like a new kid on christmas morning when i went out to the garage to see if it was going to be a good day or if I needed to go to the hardware store for a case of sanding paper. I was astonished at how well it dried. I think once i buy a house with a garage i will attempt powder coating. I called A&A to order a new gumball wheel setup and globe. Being my first machine i had no idea what i needed. The young lady on the phone, Cindy, Was extremely helpful. When she asked what part i needed, i think i surprised her when i stated I really dont know which part, or for that case, which model machine i actually had. After about 5 minutes she told me exactly what i needed. When she told me the total I actually asked her if she was sure that was right. $13 and some change for complete changover from candy to gum and a new globe. The parts arrived today. Got the machine put back together and bought my first case of gumballs. I have to hide them or i think i will have to take my 6 year old daughter to the hospital for diabetic ketoacidosis.. Did twenty or so test vends. shined up the outside coin mech with never-dull ( Used this stuff in the army) Phenominal.. Looks almost new. Here are some pics of before and after. Since there are size requirements i will post in them in the next two postings. And Thank you everybody one here for the very educational postings. I would have been lost without them. Before: Post refurb: That thing looks awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mission vending Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Lookin good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaTurtle Vending Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Top notch. Although I do not like wood stands. I would get a metal pipe stand and then have a kick butt maching ready to make money. I love the P89s I pick em up whenever I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havending Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 Price stickers of all types is one of the things you want to keep on hand. Looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arqangel13 Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 What a great job you did. You should be very proud. It looks almost brand new. Good luck, I hope you find some more cheap/free machines and are able to do the same job with them. Happy vending.. Mario. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srbowles Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 I found my first gumball machine on eBay. The one I remembered as a kid - the Oak Acorn. I've been restoring these things now for several months. I'm up to a whopping 12 machines. I love these things! They just grow on you after a while, or maybe it's just silly me. Of course the wife thinks I'm nuts! Anyway, enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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