Hi all, I need a little nudge in the right direction please...
I’m wanting to print an overlay. I need some help knowing what material to use, I know it Has to be gloss clear and has to have an adhesive backing...
I’m going to automotive clear coat over the overlay.
What do I use?
Quoted from Chosen_S:I’m going to automotive clear coat over the overlay.
Huh? I don't think so. But I'm not an expert. Let the others guide you.
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/vids-guide-to-ultimate-playfield-restoration
Quoted from Chosen_S:I’m wanting to print an overlay.
Oh wait. I misunderstood. Scratch that. Reverse that. Just ignore me. Sorry.
Quoted from Catch86:Oh wait. I misunderstood. Scratch that. Reverse that. Just ignore me. Sorry.
Hey, thanks for the bump 
I have clear coated over an overlay before, I just don’t know what material the overlay was
The automotive clearcoat is a ceramic clearcoat that is placed over automotive paint. There is a thread on this site where a guy showed a overlay restoration. But it's a bit tricky. However, what I would do is take the playfield to an autobody shop and ask for the ceramic clearcoat. Other than that, you can buy the material yourself which will be a hundred bucks. I'm also not sure what the clearcoat product will do to the colors of the overlay. One other option is to mill a playfield and take the overlay to a screening shop and get a playfield screened professionally and then take it to an autobody shop for clear coating.
Quoted from Dr_Blake:The automotive clearcoat is a ceramic clearcoat that is placed over automotive paint. There is a thread on this site where a guy showed a overlay restoration. But it's a bit tricky. However, what I would do is take the playfield to an autobody shop and ask for the ceramic clearcoat. Other than that, you can buy the material yourself which will be a hundred bucks. I'm also not sure what the clearcoat product will do to the colors of the overlay. One other option is to mill a playfield and take the overlay to a screening shop and get a playfield screened professionally and then take it to an autobody shop for clear coating.
Thank you, the process is challenging for sure.
I can clear coat, I have the equipment, and experience.
I will start working with a local printer, we will see, I’m sure there will be plenty of trial and error
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