Next I applied the new mylar. 1st pic shows the mylar half way thru being applied. I carefully measured and cut to size the mylar sheet. Then I made sure the PF was spotlessly clean with no dust etc on it before I peeled back the backing paper of the mylar bottom “v” shaped section near the apron end, placed the mylar sheet onto the PF. After checking the alignment I stuck down the bare end onto the PF, running my fingers widthways along the mylar and working my way back, so as not to get any air bubbles in it. Once the starting part was on, I reached under and grabbed the pulled back backing paper and slowly pulled it back while at the same time rubbing the mylar down onto the pf with my fingers, again lengthways and working my way UP the PF.
I’m not sure what the rest of you guys use when mylaring PFs, but this stuff I got from Bumper Action, is a 3M product, and is fairly thick, making it virtually impossible to get creases in it applying it so it works really well. It also has a plastic protective covering on the top side that you peel off once the mylar is on. Before I remove this I burnish the mylar down with the back of a table spoon to make sure its stuck down real good.
When refitting posts etc I have in the past found it necessary to cut around the areas where the posts sit and remove the mylar anywhere anything bolts down. Otherwise the mylar lifts and bubbles in these spots, regardless of how long you leave it before reassembling everything. This trick has served me well with the last few PFs I’ve redone with mylar.
Last pic shows after the mylar has been done, but prior to having any of the switch/post areas etc being cut out. Overall i'm pretty pleased with how this has turned out. There ARE a couple of bits i wish had turned out better but for the most part im happy with it.
