AM I BRAVE OR STUPID OPINIONS PLEASE?

[ddstoys]

Hi ive spent the last 4 hours out in the shed. Wife has gone away till sunday so i decided to start on one of my projects thats been waiting for a while.  And finally got the courage up to start something ive been putting off....   MYLAR REMOVAL on my 1955 Gottlieb Marathon.       WAS I BRAVE OR STUPID?  Ill post pics once its all off         

[felixthadog]

We need to see the pics before making a call on your bravery or stupidity 

Matthew

[markc]

no comment


hmmmmm



what else can i say


hope you have had plenty to drink

[ddstoys]

No mark i havnt touched a drop (YET)  But it wont be long now

[ddstoys]

Well here are a few pics to decide on check this thread for more photos once i get them online. http://aussiepinball.com/index.php?topic=1162.15

Only lost a tiny pit of paint but on a good note all of it was in a solid area didnt loose any text or pics 

[ddstoys]

Also any ideas on what this is or how to remove it?  Ive tried using Zippo fluid and novus but doesnt want to budge its where the mylar used to be so i'm thinking its glue from the mylar that has gone yellow?

[markc]

Use a Match with that and it will really go up 

[illawarra_steelers]

Came up sweet mate!

Looks like the paint has either a residue or the paint has reacted to the glue on the mylar?

Have never seen that before!

Still looks heaps better than what it did 

[ddstoys]

Im debating if i should give it a light sand with some wet rub? As it looks crystally in places. Should i if so what grade paper should i use 1200?

[MartyJ]

Did these machines have any clear on them at all?

I was reading on one of the 'masters' resto pages (the E.K), where the clear yellowed over the years?

I've only ever used shellite or goo-gone to remove the glue.  I would be a bit too scared to use goo-gone on yours...

[ddstoys]

I might have to try some goo gone maybe. Im not scared anymore if i can get the mylar off i can do anything lol

[MartyJ]

Goo-gone will work well if it is a sticky mess (no pun intended  )

Is the yellow tacky or smooth?

[ddstoys]

It not sticky its hard might become a sticky mess if i rub it long enough lol

[RaMpAgE]

I used methylmethacrylate monomer on mine which I reckon will remove that for you real easy, doesn't effect the paint either.

As I use it for work, I can send you 50ml if you like?

cheers

[ddstoys]

Wow ZedX thats a mouthfull what is it?  If it works like you say it does it ight come in really handy