SlowCoder Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 (edited) I just got my first 7800 console. Needs a bit of sprucing up work. The console works beautifully, but the aluminum on the top is in bad shape. Lots of pretty deep scratches and webs of little ones. Some of the beginning work: After a bit of buffing, I've managed to diappear most of the little scratches, and the big scratches have been decreased. We're getting there. I can almost use it as a mirror (like a lime-encrusted shower mirror): I'll be trying to buff and polish more over the next few days. My goal here is a chrome-like finish. I don't think I could return it to its original brushed metal look without screwing it up. FYI, for those wondering; no, I don't do things like this unless I can't see another alternative to bringing a unit back cosmetically. If I could, I'd leave the unit original. Edited June 14, 2011 by SlowCoder 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari Joe Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 In 1998 I got a 7800 it was painted and was one of the first mod systems I had ever seen. I didnt like it that way so I gave it a real shine job. I polished the plastic so hard it lost the texture and was squeaky shiny black plastic and then also I posted it to atari 7800.com or whatever we were doing back then in an article and it looked real cool. You should try it! :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowCoder Posted June 15, 2011 Author Share Posted June 15, 2011 In 1998 I got a 7800 it was painted and was one of the first mod systems I had ever seen. I didnt like it that way so I gave it a real shine job. I polished the plastic so hard it lost the texture and was squeaky shiny black plastic and then also I posted it to atari 7800.com or whatever we were doing back then in an article and it looked real cool. You should try it! :thumbsup: Pics? Still have it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.golden.ax Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Do you enjoy polishing your console? AX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cebus Capucinis Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Do you enjoy polishing your console? AX Or your cans of CORN? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleman jack Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Shine on, you crazy 7800. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowCoder Posted June 17, 2011 Author Share Posted June 17, 2011 Ok. Now for the (pretty much) done unit. I believe I've buffed it to the point I can buff no more without spending more money. Honestly, the damn camera accentuates the scratches that are left on the metal. In person the system is closer to a mirror appearance. I'm pretty happy with the overall outcome. I may eventually hit it with some aluminum polish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underball Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 If you want the original brushed metal look to be clean and pristine, why not just order one from Best? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowCoder Posted June 17, 2011 Author Share Posted June 17, 2011 If you want the original brushed metal look to be clean and pristine, why not just order one from Best? I could do that. As anal as I am about he appearance of my stuff, I also don't like to just toss and forget something just because it doesn't look perfect. I'm willing, and actually interested in, honing skills for myself when I have the opportunity, and fixing the thing I already have. I also feel it reduces waste to some amount. And I have fun with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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