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Title: Masking tape/Painters tape for playfield touch ups?
Post by: braddo on April 05, 2010, 11:03:21 AM: Is there a product available to section off parts of the playfield, run along lines etc. so I can touch up, and then remove later without lifting paint. Some type of tape would have to be the best/easiest/most accurate solution, but I'm worried about tape lifting paint when removed. Any ideas??
Title: Re: Masking tape/Painters tape for playfield touch ups?
Post by: Pinfan on April 05, 2010, 11:45:25 AM: I am not an expert in anyway in this section of restores but el timbo mentioned something about frisket paper..

http://aussiepinball.com/index.php?topic=3997.0

Check out the thread.
Title: Re: Masking tape/Painters tape for playfield touch ups?
Post by: braddo on April 05, 2010, 02:27:38 PM: Perfect!! Exactly what I need, and what a great restore job by ET! Anyone who has not had a look at the Funhouse thread, check it out.
Title: Re: Masking tape/Painters tape for playfield touch ups?
Post by: millsy on April 05, 2010, 02:59:51 PM: BLUE Masking tape (Best for eliminating paint bleed)
GREEN Masking tape (For Delicate surfaces)
Title: Re: Masking tape/Painters tape for playfield touch ups?
Post by: Retropin on April 05, 2010, 04:14:08 PM: Tamiya tape - the best there is
Title: Re: Masking tape/Painters tape for playfield touch ups?
Post by: Pinfan on April 05, 2010, 09:45:07 PM: Quote from: Retropin on April 05, 2010, 04:14:08 PM
Tamiya tape - the best there is

I'll take that on board Gav thanks !

Where can we source this from..... Hobby Shops ? Whats it worth ??
Title: Re: Masking tape/Painters tape for playfield touch ups?
Post by: Retropin on April 05, 2010, 10:37:33 PM: Quote from: Pinfan on April 05, 2010, 09:45:07 PM
Quote from: Retropin on April 05, 2010, 04:14:08 PM
Tamiya tape - the best there is

I'll take that on board Gav thanks !

Where can we source this from..... Hobby Shops ? Whats it worth ??

Yes hobby shops sell it.. the putty is good also.
Tape comes in various widths from 3mm to 18mm... its not that cheap - approx $8 or so for a small roll.. but this stuff is bloody great, doesnt pull of paint and no leeching.

Ebay is not a bad place to get it either

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/TAMIYA-87031-10mm-MASKING-TAPE-18-metres_W0QQitemZ370354126235QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Toys_Hobbies_Model_Kits?hash=item563ad37d9b
Title: Re: Masking tape/Painters tape for playfield touch ups?
Post by: Pinfan on April 06, 2010, 01:14:44 PM: Thanks Gav.

I haven't forgotten mate RE... HH, just got a lot on ATM...
Title: Re: Masking tape/Painters tape for playfield touch ups?
Post by: Retropin on April 06, 2010, 01:18:09 PM: Quote from: Pinfan on April 06, 2010, 01:14:44 PM
Thanks Gav.

I haven't forgotten mate RE... HH, just got a lot on ATM...

No worries mate - im juggling a bjillion things myself... !!!