Quoted from Pafasa:Is there a reason to use silkscreens instead of a spray stencil? Does it come down to re-usability or is there another reason?
Looks better IMO
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Quoted from Pafasa:So is it an authenticity preference? Do you think it makes a difference in the value of a restored game?
I haven't seen a stencil job in person but have seen some pics online. I do own a backbox screen. Screenprinting it leaves an original look. The ink is not too think and it is smooth. The pics I've seen of a stencil were thick.
The other thing to consider is a stencil is a one shot thing opposed to reusing a screen. I'd much rather out the money into something ill have for more than one job.
I have a friend with one of Grover's screens as well. I would just use his patent section but didn't realize the issue with the chocks being in place making it impossible.
The patent text on my games is about 3" from chock to edge of text.
I assume the screen being offered here will be tight enough to allow for proper placement.
Quoted from McCune:I install new chocks on all my restorations ,so the patent doesn't matter if it is on the same screen for me .
I do too but Id rather screen it after the entire cab is painted. So you paint the cab, screen the cab, install the chocks and then paint the chocks once installed?
Quoted from WeirPinball:I agree. Plus I paint the chocks after installation, so screening happens after the chocks are on for me.
Why do you guys do this? I just don't see why you'd install the chocks before painting the cab. Is there something I'm missing. It just seems like you are adding work where it is not needed.
Quoted from McCune:No ,I paint the chocks off the game then install them painted .
Why?
Quoted from Bryan_Kelly:Really, Taylor, who gives a shit. Do it however works best for you. I will say, if using a spray set up, it's easier to spray the back without the chocks in place and spray the chocks separately. I install the chocks unpainted and spray the backs and chocks at the same time. But I use rattle cans so it's easier to get into the corners created by the chock against the back.
Apparently you do.
Quoted from McCune:Because the patent text is on the same screen .
That's what I was assuming.
Quoted from McCune:I would not do it any other way,even if I buy the small screen. I like the look of my rebuilt cabinets .
What would look different?
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