Reusing Decals when replacing ramps etc.

[ktm450]

Man what a top job and a very useful tip I know my bride of Pinbot will need the same treatment if I ever get around to instaling the new ramps

You are welcome to borrow the tape mate I have heaps left.

[ktm450]

Thanks Matt, that sticky tape will be real handy for me in the future. I've been doing stuff the hard way it seems.

By the way, those hands seem familiar, you don't do washing detergent ads on tv? 

Yeah, thats me 

[goodolddays]

Great tip 

[MrMaloo]

Great job Matt . I've got some decals on my FT that have "bubbled" slightly . After seeing your results I might remove them and re-stick them .

Fantastic result Matt, well done!!

Wonder if that orange power would work with mylar removal? 

YES ... It works very well Nick . In fact it's the only method I use to remove mylar . Like Matt said with the decal you have to go very slowly and let the orange power do it's job .

As always but you should test the orange power on the artwork in an inconspicuous area first ... especially on older EM's etc .

[ktm450]

Thanks guys,
yeah I have a feeling I used it last time I removed mylar too, I used a hair dryer to get the mylar then off the orange power to clean off the adhesive I think.

[pokermachine]

where abouts did you buy this tape?
Have done a quick google search and looks like a specialty product... not at officeworks anyway!

[ktm450]

You can buy it from Blackwoods it isn't cheap though: http://www.blackwoods.com.au/PartDetail.aspx?part_no=00754290

There are probably other suppliers in Australia though 

[vinito]

Looks like in the USA you can get that stuff from Grainger. Comes in several widths 1/2" to 4". A Yahoo search seems to show that it comes in very wide widths, like 24" or 48" - pricey though.

Nice tip. That would be handy in things other than pinball too, unless that's blasphemy.

[pokermachine]

Ah, I did see this page but no prices... Will send them a message.
Thanks 

[pinsanity]

You can buy a 1 foot by 3 foot piece from this guy for $5.85.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/3M-467MP-467-MP-Double-Sided-Adhesive-Transfer-Tape-12-/120788742090?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c1f91efca

I found that a large rectangular piece is more practical than a roll for decals, as you can just pre-cut a piece of the sheet to size and then simply place all the decals next to each other on the cut sheet with no gaps or wastage.  

Shipping to Aus is $7.50US.

Hope this helps.

[pokermachine]

i saw in a $2 shop a few months back a spray can of clear adhesive... anyone ever tried that type of product?

[Crashramp]

Great tip!