Ms. Pac-Man Restoration part 2: Transformer Assembly Overhaul & Initial Paint Removal

In part 2 of the Ms. Pac-Man restoration project, Charlie performs some necessary maintenance on the power transformer assembly and experiments with a couple different techniques for removing the black paint covering up the original cabinet artwork. Let's see what a little bit of solder and isopropyl can do!

Episode #6

Find me on the KLOV forums as CharlieG: https://forums.arcade-museum.com/memb...

KLOV forum post about using a paper towel soaked in isopropyl under plastic wrap to remove black paint from cabinet artwork: https://forums.arcade-museum.com/thre...

Jacklick's video on Ms. Pac-Man Transformer Testing:    • Ms. Pac-Man Transformer Testing  

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Theme Music Credit: "Synthwave 80s" by AlexiAction (used with permission under the Pixabay License) https://pixabay.com/music/synthwave-s...

Additional Music Credit: "80S RADIO TUNE" by Guitar_Obsession (used with permission under the Pixabay License) https://pixabay.com/music/rock-80s-ra...