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Webbing Effect on EM's
« on: April 24, 2016, 03:08:33 PM »
Hi all,
Just looking for an effective method of recreating the webbing effect on 70's Gottlieb EM's

I don't have spray equipment as I have seen recommended for this and wondering what people do use in this situation.

Any recommendations appreciated as I am helping to restore a Gottlieb Wild Life with a friend.

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Re: Webbing Effect on EM's
« Reply #1 on: April 26, 2016, 10:21:53 AM »
I use a touch up gun setup for this purpose. I don't thin the paint much and drop the pressure lower and lower until the desired result. you need to work fast as the gun will block after 2 minutes or so. Clean the gun immediately after finishing.
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Re: Webbing Effect on EM's
« Reply #2 on: April 26, 2016, 09:07:33 PM »
Same as Nino.. spray gun with the pressure dropped right down and open the nozzle just far enough to allow the paint to flow. Low pressure stops the paint from vapourising.
This really is the only way to achieve the correct result.
Without spray equipment, you have little choice other than to use the old toothbrush method.
You can buy it in a can from Spotlight but the web effect is quite thick and heavy

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Re: Webbing Effect on EM's
« Reply #3 on: April 26, 2016, 09:23:28 PM »
I've done it in the past using a stiff bristled tooth brush and slightly thinned paint, but as Nino and Gav have said the spray gun is the go as it gives much more authentic results.

I used the spray can webbing on my Zaccaria Universe i restored about seven years ago, though i did it ONLY after a lot of experimenting first before i went anywhere near the cabinet!! I found that if i hit the spray nozzle with short, sharp jabs with the heel of my hand it allowed the webbing to come out a lot finer.

Practice first on cardboard etc first though if you try the spray can webbing!!
« Last Edit: April 26, 2016, 09:25:35 PM by Mr Pinbologist »

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Re: Webbing Effect on EM's
« Reply #4 on: April 27, 2016, 01:53:24 PM »
Thanks Guys really appreciate the input.

I don't have Spray Equipment so it is out of the question, I guess this is not a Smithsonian Resto so it might just come down to splatter to give it a result.

Thanks for the info.

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Re: Webbing Effect on EM's
« Reply #5 on: April 28, 2016, 05:43:53 AM »
It's worth trying this primitive method. Using a piece of copper rod (Available at hobby shops), solder x 6 pieces of electrical 2.5mm single strand copper wire as pictured. Simply dip in shallow pool of paint and dab randomly onto the cabinet. Practise on cardboard to get desired effect.

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Re: Webbing Effect on EM's
« Reply #6 on: April 28, 2016, 09:14:52 PM »
It's worth trying this primitive method. Using a piece of copper rod (Available at hobby shops), solder x 6 pieces of electrical 2.5mm single strand copper wire as pictured. Simply dip in shallow pool of paint and dab randomly onto the cabinet. Practise on cardboard to get desired effect.


Thanks for that idea, I haven't seen it before so it is worth a try, at least on scrap to develop a technique and if successful then on the cabinet.

Much appreciated.

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Re: Webbing Effect on EM's
« Reply #7 on: August 16, 2016, 08:55:27 AM »
Hi,

I used a can of Krylon Webbing Spray. They are small cans, but one can easily covers one pinball.

The results are the same as the original.

I don't recall where I found my cans for sale, however, I just looked on the net, and a company called CASWELL Australia sells cans for $15. It looks like they stock silver, white and gold.

I used the silver with great results, it is a very dark silver.

I was told that Spotlight, or art suppliers sell it (although when I looked I was not able to locate any).

I don't know anything about dealing with the company CASWELL, but the Krylon spray works really well.

Good luck

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Re: Webbing Effect on EM's
« Reply #8 on: August 16, 2016, 10:38:31 AM »
Love to see a picture of the result posted as the method I have used sucked big time.
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Re: Webbing Effect on EM's
« Reply #9 on: August 16, 2016, 03:05:39 PM »
I tried to attach a photo but the system said the image is too large.

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Re: Webbing Effect on EM's
« Reply #10 on: August 16, 2016, 03:13:02 PM »
I cropped the photo and it appears to have attached.

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Re: Webbing Effect on EM's
« Reply #11 on: August 16, 2016, 05:30:35 PM »
Looks good Gordo, just not as subtle as the original look.

Thanks for sharing, I might try the Caswell stuff to see what it is like.

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Re: Webbing Effect on EM's
« Reply #12 on: August 17, 2016, 09:53:40 PM »
I cropped the photo and it appears to have attached.

Gordo...

That result is exceptional - the best Ive seen for a while  @@*
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