Should I remove the fake wood grain contact paper and paint it coke red?
what is the easyest way to remove the contact paper?
thanks Matt
Well, I'm not a expert by any means, but my understanding is that square top machines are not generally very valuable relative
to round tops. If you put a lot of money into painting the whole machine, you most likely won't get it back if you try to sell it.
The front looks like it's in overall pretty good shape. Looks like it's missing the change return bezel, and there is a bit of paint
loss in the lower left. I don't see any serious dents or rust, though.
Again this is not an expert opinion, but I'd say if you were going to keep it and enjoy it, do whatever you prefer about keeping
the woodgrain.
If you decide to remove the woodgrain, below is one thread describing a heat gun method. There are likely others, just use the
search function on the forum's homepage. Whatever you do, remember to use care and be safe.
http://soda-machines.com/discussions/index.php/topic,17948.0.htmlI do have to say the machine get nice and cool.
but boy does it need a good clean up on the inside.
I will post more pictures the more I get into it.
Matt
Indeed, a good cleaning is a good idea. Make sure the machine is NOT plugged in. Check the coils for debris and clean as needed. The air that blows through the condenser, the lower coil outside the drink compartment, also cools the compressor. Keeping the coils clean is very beneficial.
