Reproducing pinball plastics

[illawarra_steelers]

Just found this and thought it might come in handy....

http://www.rainfall.com/pinball1/machines/Gottlieb-Airport-1969/How-To-Make-Pinball-Plastics-Restoration-Repair.html

[pinballist]

Nice resource Tony, thanks for sharing mate :)

I gotta get me one of those Dremel tools!

[deadlydave]

Added link to my favorites 

Cheers
Dave

[elkor-alish]

Added link to my favorites 

Same here.

I'm really starting to get a good collection of resto sites happening.

Thanks for sharing.

[SPURR]

Added link to my favorites 

Cheers
Dave

Me 3, Im going to try to make a whole set for my T2. Not sure about using the clear tape though.

[elkor-alish]

Me 3, Im going to try to make a whole set for my T2. Not sure about using the clear tape though.

Clear contact works and it's a bit easier to work with.

[pinnies4me]

Yes, the clear tape lost me - that stuff has a shelf life before it yellows/peels, and while it's easy to replace, I'd be thinking about clear contact or even mylar perhaps.

[billstats]

Just found this and thought it might come in handy....

http://www.rainfall.com/pinball1/machines/Gottlieb-Airport-1969/How-To-Make-Pinball-Plastics-Restoration-Repair.html

gday tony .i just read your thread on a cabinet you were preparing for painting ,Do you use a belt sander? or orbital ,& do you sand it down to the timber?...bill

[illawarra_steelers]

Hi Bill,

Have found the best way is paint stripper used outdoors (those fumes can't be doing much for your lungs and brain).

Always wear a mask for the fumes, even outside....

Works well, sometimes you need to use 2 coats of the stuff, then hand sand down to the timber.

Hope this helps 

What game are you preparing?

Want to trade your Flyning Circus yet? 

[illawarra_steelers]

Should note (and most important) also use protective gloves - the paint stripper burns if accidently hits the skin 

[JD]

Thanks Tony. Very informative.

J.D.

[Mr Pinbologist]

Not sure about using the clear tape though.
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Me either. So the packing tape is all that holds the art in place.. on the edges?? hmmmmm... would be no good for plastics that have no clear border, ie that the art goes to the edge of the plastic. I agree mylar or contact would be a MUCH better choice. As mentioned the packing tape would yellow/fall off over time.

Also when drilling, the plastic would need to be held dead flat on a flat surface (piece of plywood/mdf etc) otherwise you might end up with plastic shavings between the printed art and the plastic.

[pinball god]

What about just printing on clear decals in reverse, apply and then paint the back with white paint. Looks a little more authentic but still doesn't beat screen printing.

[billstats]

Hi Bill,

Have found the best way is paint stripper used outdoors (those fumes can't be doing much for your lungs and brain).

Always wear a mask for the fumes, even outside....

Works well, sometimes you need to use 2 coats of the stuff, then hand sand down to the timber.

Hope this helps 

What game are you preparing?

Want to trade your Flyning Circus yet?  !*!Thanks for that tony ,I havnt really thought about using paint stripper /I used to use that gear years ago ,but it was stripping paint off car bodies.The machine i am working on is called LuLu an early 1950,s ,williams.....I also have another oldie I have been working on called Palisades ,these williams are great old machines ,& are good to play, I dont own that flying circus , LuLu has one of the woodrails removed ,(are they glued on? or are they screwed from underneath? thanks for your help...bill

[63wizz]

What about just printing on clear decals in reverse, apply and then paint the back with white paint. Looks a little more authentic but still doesn't beat screen printing.

I done some on clear printable self adhesive in reverse, stuck them on the underside of plastic then covered decal with white contact.

Ian