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Offline 63wizz

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where to get mylar
« on: October 27, 2008, 11:22:33 PM »
I have been cleaning the lower PF on my HH, it has a couple of ware spots on it, i will be making some decals to cover these ware marks,

but they will have to have a mylar over them, i have a sheet of clear vinyl from a sign printing shop, will this do the job.

cheers Ian

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Re: where to get mylar
« Reply #2 on: October 28, 2008, 06:35:23 AM »
I am talking with a new supplier of Mylar at the moment... so should have an answer within a couple of weeks coolspot.

But Mark does have some as well to my knowledge...

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Re: where to get mylar
« Reply #3 on: October 28, 2008, 09:47:17 AM »

How much do you need, Ian ?

Maybe someone has leftovers.. MarkC should have some.

I have not used anything but mylar, but, in the old days, operators used clear contact... Yep - The stuff that covers school books !
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Re: where to get mylar
« Reply #4 on: October 28, 2008, 10:11:01 AM »
I have not used anything but mylar, but, in the old days, operators used clear contact... Yep - The stuff that covers school books !

So much so I call it "Aussie mylar" %.%  On the bright side it is easier to get off than mylar as a rule.

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Re: where to get mylar
« Reply #5 on: October 28, 2008, 06:25:51 PM »
http://mrpinballa.cart.net.au/details/817390.html

yea saw that, just wondering if there was an alternative that i could source locally, and cheaper

cheers Ian 
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Re: where to get mylar
« Reply #6 on: October 28, 2008, 06:46:12 PM »
marks in sydney for ffs @.@

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Re: where to get mylar
« Reply #7 on: October 28, 2008, 10:56:44 PM »
I bought some mylar from Marco,but I checked out the mylar at the local sign company and it's the same stuff ,they also have different thickness aswell ,I saw a thick arse one that could be used at the drop ball ramp area ???
I'd check them out 
 

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Re: where to get mylar
« Reply #8 on: October 29, 2008, 01:34:36 PM »
I bought some mylar from Marco,but I checked out the mylar at the local sign company and it's the same stuff ,they also have different thickness aswell ,I saw a thick arse one that could be used at the drop ball ramp area ???
I'd check them out 
 

Sounds great.. Mylar is fairly cheap, but it can get expensive to freight due to the size of the packaging..

Keeps us informed - Should be interesting.
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Re: where to get mylar
« Reply #9 on: October 29, 2008, 02:48:06 PM »


you miss me cool ???

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Re: where to get mylar
« Reply #10 on: October 29, 2008, 02:48:54 PM »


yes have a few bits here and there

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Re: where to get mylar
« Reply #11 on: October 29, 2008, 06:13:20 PM »


you miss me cool ???

yes mark im waiting for my parts ^.^ its been more than 48 hours my parts better be on the way express to or there will be trouble  :lol

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Re: where to get mylar
« Reply #12 on: October 29, 2008, 09:47:37 PM »
I bought some mylar from Marco,but I checked out the mylar at the local sign company and it's the same stuff ,they also have different thickness aswell ,I saw a thick arse one that could be used at the drop ball ramp area ???
I'd check them out 
 

Sounds great.. Mylar is fairly cheap, but it can get expensive to freight due to the size of the packaging..

Keeps us informed - Should be interesting.

decided not to go cheap and ordered the real thing from TPF.

where would you get the connectors from,

i have never ordered anything from OS so am a bit nervous about doing it.

what would i need to get to make the connectors good.

cheers Ian

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Re: where to get mylar
« Reply #13 on: October 29, 2008, 11:59:11 PM »
cool

so u did miss me


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Re: where to get mylar
« Reply #14 on: October 30, 2008, 12:17:48 AM »
63wizz,

You need to consult the bible

http://www.pinrepair.com/sys80/index.htm


All the info you require on here. The new connectors can be sourced from Jaycar or i think Greg from RTBB has the trifuricon type.

If you follow the above guide, then your HH will be rock solid