shvend Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 JP, I take a 150 grit paper and hit the rough parts and then wash all the parts. Then just sling some paint on them. I try to keep it as simple as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPVendCo. Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 you dont get any wierd spots on them using that method? I should try it on one of mine. that wire brush is making me angry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shvend Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 No not really, all I really do is scratch the old paint up a little and try my best to smooth the worst spots up a little. Yeah I may have some spots here and there but I move them around on the stand until I am able to get them in the back or to a non visible side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nam Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Luke, Fantastic job there buddy, they look like brand new machines! nam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shvend Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Thanks nam! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris in md Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Chris It is a great idea to make sure you have a nice slick finish on your machines but be careful with how much paint you start placing on machines. You will start running into problems with parts fitting back in place and coming apart when the time comes. What happens you start getting paint built up in the joints of the machines and you have a hard time with things operating right. One spot you really have to watch is the grooves were your thank you flaps sit. If they get filled with paint the flap will not go up and down smoothly. It will stick and stay up or go down and is really diffcult to get back up. Not saying it will happen every time but it can and will happen one of these days. I hear you on these points, Luke. On the NW machines I have, the candy flaps sit inside the candy chutes, so I don't think there will be a problem from the paint being too thick, but I can understand it being a problem w/ other machines where the flaps are mounted directly on the mouth of the machine. Obviously, you don't want the paint to be 3 inches thick, but a couple coats usually isn't a problem. I generally test fit things after painting and make minor adjustments for moving parts if necessary. I do like a nice, smooth finish. And BTW, those are some great-looking machines you've got there. Very nice work. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candyman_1984 Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Paint job looks pretty good to me. Keep posting the pics. It give the rest of us something to shoot for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceRehm Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Good Job Luke. Keep up the Great work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurtsman Posted May 21, 2009 Author Share Posted May 21, 2009 Those look great. I don't have a shop like that, just a garage, but that's my goal. Today I picked up a hand truck, and some wood to run along the base to extend it to the sides. I'll use this to carry my 4ways into their locations. I'm having a hard time focusing with so many vending related things on my plate. These new machines going out, a 10 way rack, changing out heads and product @ my 7 way, and refurbishing the very old machines. Learning to juggle all these things will be part of becoming a very successful vendor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shvend Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 Oh yes juggle juggle juggle, don't worry though the longer you do it the better you come at juggling all the things you have to do to run a successful vending operation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quarter Master Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 To all referbishers: If your redoing a plastic body machine or just want to change the color of your Vendstars, Krylon has just come out with a spray paint made just for plastics.Now you can pimp your machines ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurtsman Posted May 24, 2009 Author Share Posted May 24, 2009 Good 2 know. I have a spiral notebook where I write down my things to accomplish for the day. When I get them done my wife calls me "accomplish-a-bear". I find it rewarding to have personal jokes for success, since it's the people we share our success with that gives it so much meaning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkochan Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 I use Brasso to clean and shine coin mechs, chute flaps and chrome stands/lids. If there is light to moderate rust on these pieces, I rub fine steel on these parts before using Brasso. You can get Brasso at Home Depot for about $3 - $4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shvend Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 how much time goes into when you use brasso? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caserri Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 I thought I bring this topic back up. I was informed that all the pics were lost with the software changeover. I have "re-added" the pics for you guys. Please let me know if you find any other posts with missing pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurtsman Posted July 3, 2009 Author Share Posted July 3, 2009 I'll need to pick up some Brasso to try. I now have almost all of the machines out collecting money, even the very dirty almost free ones. Unfortunately the cost of having product on hand keeps me from growing as quickly. I will need to order several bags of blockheadz and sea/zoo mania, as these are my best selling products. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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