Project M90...more pics added

[MONOLITHIC]

You are right about the color...very bland...that's why I chose to add a little bling factor to the color I chose. It has mad sparkle in the sun but very subdued indoors. The best of both worlds....

Yeah, you've certainly added some pop to that box!

For the original color, I wish JVC went with silver tho.

 

[redbenjoe]

what a good thread this it

still - holding a leak --- waiting for the 3 way results

 

[hemiguy2006]

Another Fine restoration!!!!
Finally someone with the guts to Do an M-90.
You did a wonderful Job!!!!
I only have one comment,
Satin black for speaker grills looks best imho.

 

[mellymelsr]

Another Fine restoration!!!!
Finally someone with the guts to Do an M-90.
You did a wonderful Job!!!!
I only have one comment,
Satin black for speaker grills looks best imho.

Oldschool I have the version with the 2 ways...

Frank I agree, but I wanted to add a touch of bling so I went with the gloss black...I plan on using the M90 mostly outdoors and the girls love that sparkle... ...

 

[Superduper]

...on batteries though, the M90 is the absolute KING!!

Wanna borrow my Battery adapter to be sure? It takes 12 D cells (18 volts).

 

[blah blah]

Top notch Melly. Just frigging fantastic work and outcome. Thanks for posting the pics brother.

 

[BMoney]

Unbelievable job Melly! I mean, that M90 was far from the worst we had ever seen. But you shine up good and kick it through your neighborhood hardcore like MC Breed!

 

[mellymelsr]

Unbelievable job Melly! I mean, that M90 was far from the worst we had ever seen. But you shine up good and kick it through your neighborhood hardcore like MC Breed!

...thanks Bryan...

 

[docs]

Hey melly, would you say the paint is an accurate likeness or is it a close match but not quite ?
it does look really nice and clean but I assume you left the front unit where all the writing is and on the rear covered the labels up while spraying/painting.
Did you spray it or paint and which code of paint did you use ?

 

[mellymelsr]

Hey melly, would you say the paint is an accurate likeness or is it a close match but not quite ?
it does look really nice and clean but I assume you left the front unit where all the writing is and on the rear covered the labels up while spraying/painting.
Did you spray it or paint and which code of paint did you use ?

The paint color is not exact, due to the natural fading of the original paint. However when indoors with normal lighting I cannot see a difference in the color from a few feet away. In the bright sun outdoors the new paint has more sparkle because of the higher metallic content....also in the bright sun the new color is half a shade darker, but because I painted the whole box except for the written area, the color difference is barely noticeable...and yes I covered the written areas to protect from paint so that is the only area with the original color. I used a Duplicolor spray paint code # T183... if you plan on painting your M90 the masking and prep sanding are the most important areas ( use 400 grit for rough spots and 600 grit to prep for paint)....

 

[docs]

Awesome job mate thanks for the information.

 

[saxonman]

great restro job!!! what paint did ya use ?? is it car paint celluluse

 

[isolator42]

Outstanding, mellymelsr

 

[Jovie]

Better than original with the metallic IMO! Can you explain your materials and painting techniques.I'd like to get into that but I need a little guidance.My only experience painting was plastic models as a kid and I was horrible!

 

[mellymelsr]

great restro job!!! what paint did ya use ?? is it car paint celluluse

...I used Duplicolor spray paint code #T183...I believe it is a GM color...

 

[mellymelsr]

Better than original with the metallic IMO! Can you explain your materials and painting techniques.I'd like to get into that but I need a little guidance.My only experience painting was plastic models as a kid and I was horrible!

I will send you a pm describing my technique...

 

[Lasonic TRC-920]

Wow man, just wow...it really can't be said enough. When I read these threads it inspires me to dig into my radios and make them SWEET!

Great work!

 

[ford93]

Kinda late of me chiming in but you have done a terrific job on that M90 Mel.

Monchito please do something with your beater M90!

Mono mentioned the color silver, I can only imagine how an M90 would look in that color.

 

[mellymelsr]

Kinda late of me chiming in but you have done a terrific job on that M90 Mel.

Monchito please do something with your beater M90!

Mono mentioned the color silver, I can only imagine how an M90 would look in that color.

Thanks Ford...I plan on getting another M90 and doing her up in a silver pearl...

 

[mellymelsr]

I want to thank everyone for the wonderful comments and feedback. My love for boomboxes is no secret but having the support this site has always given is worth more than I can say. Thanks fellas....