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Bumper Damage
« on: July 27, 2009, 12:27:53 AM »
Probably been done before, needed a solution to improve the worn paint and damaged wood around the 5 bumpers without filling and painting,this is what I did.
As a lot of games have the stick on transparant protector to reduce wear around this area, I decided to try and match colour as best I could,made up stick on decals,stuck them on,then applied the transparant protector on top - looks a lot better.
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Re: Bumper Damage
« Reply #1 on: July 27, 2009, 12:36:23 AM »
And the final result
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Re: Bumper Damage
« Reply #2 on: July 27, 2009, 12:41:02 AM »
Not bad, huh - definitely a pleasing result. What treatment do you have in mind for the rest of the playfield?

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Re: Bumper Damage
« Reply #3 on: July 27, 2009, 12:44:39 AM »
Clean and wax at this stage with new light sockets,posts,guides,bumpers,rubbers and plastics.
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Re: Bumper Damage
« Reply #4 on: July 27, 2009, 12:49:48 AM »
That looks great millsy  ^^^

I know nothing about creating decals, do you use an inkjet or laser printer?

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Re: Bumper Damage
« Reply #5 on: July 27, 2009, 01:08:29 AM »
Required
1) Scanner (Only got a A4 Scanner  )
2) Photoshop
3) Self adhesive gloss A4 Photo Paper (Only works on inkjet printers)
4) Cheap colour Inkjet Printer
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Re: Bumper Damage
« Reply #6 on: July 27, 2009, 09:20:02 AM »
Looks like a factory job Kev, nice work :)
What transparent protector did you use?

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Re: Bumper Damage
« Reply #7 on: July 27, 2009, 09:21:47 AM »
 #*# #*#

I like this, brilliant.

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Re: Bumper Damage
« Reply #8 on: July 27, 2009, 11:08:41 AM »

fantastic improvement.
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Re: Bumper Damage
« Reply #9 on: July 27, 2009, 11:39:06 AM »
Nice job there - looks great #*#
Good to see more people doing this type of thing.

Do you generally get sizing correct the 1st time or do you have to do a few cheap test prints before you end up with the final product  !@#

Can you tell me the actual brand / name of the A4 gloss paper you use because lately I have used Epson Premium Gloss and it's cr%p and I am looking for a better brand.

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Re: Bumper Damage
« Reply #10 on: July 27, 2009, 12:44:41 PM »
Hi Wotto
I mostly get all my decal paper from here http://www.thecopiercompany.com.au/product.asp?ID=4123the paper I used I bought from ebay,cant remember as I mainly use waterslide for aprons,etc I only used this photo adhesive paper once or twice for experiments & making up stencils.
This is how I made them (As I am slightly colour blind,I have to rely on computer colour picker in photoshop,as you know the colours are never accurate.
1) I scanned the circles using an old scanner I had and removed the lid to get the correct size.
2) You can also take a picture to help picking the correct colour.
3) I then draw the circles on a piece of paper using a protracter (that thing you used to draw circles at school) then scan these into photoshop using my permanent scanner.
4) I then redo the black line and fill the colours with photoshop.
5) These are then printed using any cheap INKJET printer onto the adhesive decal paper.
6) as you are still using the Mylar clear protectors on top,you dont need to seal the paper but I did.
7) After printing cut the circle with a steady eye and hands as well as a good sharp pair of scissors.
8) Punch out the holes required with a wad punch and apply to Playfield.

HOPE THIS ALL MAKES SENSE.
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Re: Bumper Damage
« Reply #11 on: July 27, 2009, 10:00:24 PM »
Good job, has made a huge differance..Well Done Mate *%*
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Re: Bumper Damage
« Reply #12 on: July 27, 2009, 10:37:44 PM »
Your a clever bugger Kev  *%*

Nice to see the Sweethearts getting some sweet treatment  ^^^