Kick Plate Molding

[VectorGamer]

I got one of those 23" "Midway" kick plate molding for the front of a cabinet. Dumb question - how do you attach it to the cabinet?

 

Here's a link to the part:

http://www.mikesarcade.com/cgi-bin/store.pl?sku=KICKPLATEM

[Cassidy Nolen]

Original ones used staples (the big long kind). I would suggest a small amount of spray adhesive on both the cabinet (tape off above the area you don't want to spray) and some on the back of the kickplate. Then wait a few minutes until they are tacky, then time to pop it on. I would start on one side and roll it across. Best if the machine is on its back so you can line up the bottom edge easily.

 

Good luck, a new one of those REALLY makes the front of the game look good.

 

CN

[VectorGamer]

Original ones used staples (the big long kind). I would suggest a small amount of spray adhesive on both the cabinet (tape off above the area you don't want to spray) and some on the back of the kickplate. Then wait a few minutes until they are tacky, then time to pop it on. I would start on one side and roll it across. Best if the machine is on its back so you can line up the bottom edge easily.

 

Good luck, a new one of those REALLY makes the front of the game look good.

 

CN

 

Thanks for the info. The main reason I bought it is because the bottom of the plywood was all chewed up. Although I patched the entire bottom front, I thought the kick plate would be beneficial.

 

That Arcade Restoration Web site recommends using Liquid Nails. I am reluctant to use any glue for this but will do it if necessary.

 

The reason why is because everything that has been attached to the cabinet (this was a Satan's Hollow cabinet) was either bolted on or screwed on making it a clean removal for all parts. I have seen staples in some pictures but it does not look clean.

 

I've kicked around the idea of drilling small holes into the kick plate and use black screws. However, I see the possibility of the top of the kick plate not being flush with the cabinet in spots. But I don't know, if staples have been used maybe the screws would work as well.

 

Thoughts?

[VectorGamer]

I've kicked around the idea of drilling small holes into the kick plate and use black screws. However, I see the possibility of the top of the kick plate not being flush with the cabinet in spots. But I don't know, if staples have been used maybe the screws would work as well.

 

Thoughts?

 

I installed the kick plate yesterday and the only choice I had was to hammer it in using eight small "tack" nails. It does the trick from a cosmetic standpoint as well.