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Offline Retropin

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Re: MIRROR BLADES - interest in low cost sets ?
« Reply #15 on: March 07, 2012, 12:03:30 AM »
See how you go with this stuff... you have to get it flat as flat as any deviation sticks out like dogs bollox... i was thinking more of mirrored acrylic, but thinnest it comes in is 1mm

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« Reply #16 on: March 07, 2012, 12:04:51 AM »
2 millimeters may be too thick.

Mirror vinyl isnt 2mm thick... more like 0.3mm

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Re: MIRROR BLADES - interest in low cost sets ?
« Reply #17 on: March 07, 2012, 12:07:09 AM »
 %$%
2 millimeters may be too thick.

On the sterns it will Need to be 0.5mm or under SS, any thicker and gets too close, more with items like the ramps tend to catch when moving the playfield in or out etc.

Personally I would not do vinyl as once on its on, with SS you can remove and no one would know - return to original, keeps the value.
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Re: MIRROR BLADES - interest in low cost sets ?
« Reply #18 on: March 07, 2012, 12:12:05 AM »
2 millimeters may be too thick.

Mirror vinyl isnt 2mm thick... more like 0.3mm
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« Reply #19 on: March 07, 2012, 12:17:44 AM »
2 millimeters may be too thick.

Mirror vinyl isnt 2mm thick... more like 0.3mm
The one Caveoftreasures purchased is

No.. thats Mil as in inches.... 1000mil = 1 inch

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Re: MIRROR BLADES - interest in low cost sets ?
« Reply #20 on: March 07, 2012, 12:28:16 AM »
2 millimeters may be too thick.

Mirror vinyl isnt 2mm thick... more like 0.3mm
The one Caveoftreasures purchased is

No.. thats Mil as in inches.... 1000mil = 1 inch
Confusing if it is.

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Re: MIRROR BLADES - interest in low cost sets ?
« Reply #21 on: March 07, 2012, 12:36:07 AM »
got to hold up to playfield lift up and down too or would look crap in no time

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Re: MIRROR BLADES - interest in low cost sets ?
« Reply #22 on: March 07, 2012, 12:43:37 AM »
it doesnt matter what u use as long as it

1. looks the goods

2. is thin enough.

3. My wife showed me this stuff on ebay which she has some here already for her cake decorating business (placed ontop of cardboard that the cake sits on)

I tested some on my machine (Independence day, and it is thinner than a sheet of A4 paper. 2mm is with the backing on, its half to three quarters that with the backing off.

I reckon this is the answer. It will cost $5 to do a whole machine and its chrome mirror mirror finish. it is sweet. U guys will be impressed. i will send out some samples when my big roll arrives. The wife has a small roll left and its definately the answer. Also, it sticks on like contact, but peels off like a sticker if u want and has a removable type stickyness to it. It wont take off paint at all.  Whether u use stainless or this contact stuff etc, a playfield is going to scratch perhaps no matter what u use if u arent careful when lifting, but this looks the same, and is 10 or 20 percent of the stainless price. This is the same stuff they use on the racing cars for the Vodafone Lowndes/Whincup team.
 When I was up at Dick Johnson Racing a few months ago, they were using it on the racing cars there too. I shld have thought about it earlier. Thanks Gav(Retropin) for reminding me.  ^^^ If it ever gets marked, I can replace it for peanuts. I got a 9 metere roll for $75. I reckon being 20 inchs high, i could get apx 3 blades high. A std machine is 1 meter apx long. Thats about 15 sets for $75. Thats $5 a set ! Even if u doubled it, BARGAIN !
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Re: MIRROR BLADES - interest in low cost sets ?
« Reply #23 on: March 11, 2012, 05:03:23 PM »
Guys regarding the sides of your playfields . I bought my felt from PinRestore .

http://www.pinrestore.com/Supplies.html


You'll find it there about halfway down the page . I got the 3/4" wide x 1/16" thick . It does come in a 1/32" extra thin but I have never had a problem with the 1/16" .

I've got it on my IJ because I have the Treasure Cove decals installed .


You could probably buy it somewhere local but I checked at Bunnings etc. and couldn't find anything that suited .

P.S - PinRestore charge a minimum postage cost .. BUT .. they do refund any excess postage to the cent !!

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« Reply #24 on: March 11, 2012, 07:01:20 PM »
The stuff u mentioned above is great. I am pretty sure I can get the felt from a hobby warehouse my wife goes to real cheap. I will share the cost/benefits when i go next week. I dislike paying retail. (dont we all)
With a ABN, i always go wholesale only. Saves at least 50% in most cases.  ^^^
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« Reply #25 on: March 11, 2012, 09:27:52 PM »
If the PF drags on the stainless when its lifted it will get permanently marked... its an issue that will be present no matter what is installed. Chrome vinyl is certainly much cheaper and can be replaced very easily if need be

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Re: MIRROR BLADES - interest in low cost sets ?
« Reply #26 on: March 12, 2012, 02:12:38 PM »
Very interesting. ^^^

Look forward to seeing how this goes.


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« Reply #27 on: March 12, 2012, 03:37:18 PM »
UPDATE -the stuff left North CHarlotte USA (I think the state is Carolina) apx 4 or 5 days ago ebay tells me. Shld be here within the week or ten days max.  $#$

Its going to work out at apx $5 or $8 a machine. It saves paying $100 plus postage from ebay sellers in OZ.
*(sorry in advance to those who were making apx $60 or $70 profit per set using stainless which is just too costly due to laser cutting and labour from a stainless company)
I got quotes to get it done using stainless and the local guy wanted apx $35 a set. But the set up time etc means u have to get at least 6 to 10 sets done to make it worth their while doing the cad drawings for their machine.

Using this stuff, I use one template and cut extra sets out using scissors or a scalpal. It shld work out well. I have the fleet to do, so paying 35 to 40 times $40 each (or $100 ebay)_ was never a option for me. If it works out which i think it will, I dont mind sharing the stuff etc. Cant wait for it to get here so i can do the machine I have sitting ready n waiting before it goes back into its rightful slot (Independence day since I just did all the LEDS on the machine).
Should look bloody great having all my machines with mirror blades. 40 machines at $5 to $8 each. BARGAIN !
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Re: MIRROR BLADES - interest in low cost sets ?
« Reply #28 on: March 12, 2012, 04:04:16 PM »
You should get the template for 90's Bally / Williams in the mail today / tomorrow.
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« Reply #29 on: March 12, 2012, 04:37:38 PM »
Swinksy = Legend.  ^^^
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