Arcade cab T-molding

[Rawsome]

Hi, I have a quick question about t-molding...if you need to repaint a cab that already has t-molding on it, can you remove it and replace it later? Or, would you then need to install new t-molding? I'm not sure how robust the stuff is. Can anyone shed some light on this for me, please?

Thanks

 

[mathj]

hi

I suppose it depends on how old/brittle it is but it can be removed, t mould is referring to the shape it just pushes into a slot on the cab itself, when putting it back use a rubber mallet and bang it back into the slot

it should be fine

math

 

[forcefulfil]

Most T-Mould can just be pulled out of the groove yes,
however some types will be brittle and come off in pieces

what is the cab outta intrest?

 

[Rawsome]

Thanks

 

[Rawsome]

Well I can't find an old gutted DK or Popeye cab for my project so, buying a new replica DK cab so the t-moulding will be new. I will need to paint parts of the cab black and I've decided I want to have the outside of the cab turquoise as I prefer it to the original colour.

 

[IDCHAPPY]

Rory

, remember we need pics of the build

 

[grobda]

has it been built yet? just make sure they're not going to glue it in.

if its a new build might be worth asking for the parts in the colour you want rather than painting it

 

[Rawsome]

There will be pictures, you have my word

 

[Rawsome]

Will check it's not glued but I've not heard of anyone doing that so far.
The cab is pre coloured in either black or donkey kong blue. I don't think there is much negotiation on the colours as they're done by a cnc machine in mass production. They are flexible on the innards for fitment of a crt though. I don't mind painting...plus I will need to test a few turquoise variations as they don't always look the same once on the material.Rawsome2013-08-20 15:59:03

 

[Rawsome]

That's the entire cab coloured btw so painting is un avoidable no matter which colourway I choose.

 

[Rawsome]

Okay, so think I may try and find an alternative means of getting the cab. It's actually made out of blue mfc and not painted. Don't fancy this to be honest.

 

[RaveN]

Old cabs seem to have proper, tough rubber t-molding, and when I have tried to purchase new t-molding, I only ever find the cheap plastic variety. Perhaps I am looking in the wrong places, but something to bear in mind.