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Disassembling When
a machine first
arrives, the majority of parts are stripped off of it. This includes
removable door panels, handles and coin mechanisms, and other pieces.
The refrigeration unit is also removed. Once every piece has been taken
off the machine each piece is power washed as well as the cabinet. At
that point the dissassembling is done.
After
the disassembling the machine is set to receive the majority of
it's repainting. The refrigeration unit is repainted black and it's
base is painted silver hammerite. The interior of the cabinet is
painted silver hammerite as well, along with the parts from inside. The
stack from inside the machine is taken apart and repainted as well.
The most important painted section, though, is the exterior. The
exterior of each machine is painted with colors agreed upon by the
costumer and is applied by a professional paint shop. The paint is a
high quality base-coat, clear-coat paint job. Furthermore, if there are
any embossed letters on the machine, they are hand painted by a
professional sign painter.
Rebuilding In
order to make each machine run
properly the refrigeration unit is
checked out and all questionable parts of the unit are replaced. Any
parts which are missing from inside the cabinet are also replaced and
damaged ones are repaired as needed. When all interior pieces are
finished and repainted, they are reinstalled inside the machine with
new screws, washers, nuts, bolts, etc. The stack in the machine (having
been repainted and lubricated) is also put back inside the machine. A
new gasket is also installed.
Once the machine has been repainted and rebuilt, the machine is tested
for proper running conditions. If it does not cool properly, the
controls are adjusted until it does cool correctly. Thereafter new
decals are placed upon the machine which are correct for the year it
was produced. The machine is then ready for shipping of delivery.
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Jim Kowalski
Denver, Colorado
303-680-1909
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