Anyone ever have issues with Oramask lifting other artwork when removed? I tried making it less tacky by sticking it on my clothes first, but it still lifted some original paint. For now, I am going to drop another coat of 2-pac and let it cure a few days before doing another layer. I am wondering if the humidity here was causing me some issues as well.

I wonder if I should use the freeze method to take it off, like we do for Mylar? Might give that a whirl next time. I tried peeling it both ways...but my playfield is pretty roached, and I think there isn't much adhesion left with the old paint. Another thought is maybe using a chunk of dryer lint to remove even more tack from the Oramask. I'll try these things and report back.

Also, another question for those of you who use the Silhouette software to trace- Is there a way to "lock down" the JPG file onto the work area for tracing purposes? It is really easy to shift the image when you are trying to grab and re-position a line. Using the undo arrow works, but its extra clicks. I use Solidworks for 75% of my job, so extra clicks drive me crazy because my CAD brain is programmed to be efficient, haha.

I have found heat actually makes the stencil glue material reactivate and stick even more if I use the "stick it to my shirt a few times" method first...whatever glue they use, it is very good. Almost too good!

Update... After adding another layer of 2pac and then storing the PF indoors for a week, we have success. Using heat to cure the paint with the oramask in place had no ill effects. I guess next time, I will spray a heavier initial layer of 2pac on the playfield. This thing was pretty roached all around the mylar edges when I got it.

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Click the settings at the very bottom right of Silhouette Studio. It may be in a different place in your version.

Click Import Options

You should see "When Importing DXF" make sure 'As is' is selected.

This will keep your DXF size 1 on import.

Putting the gold back in Gold Wings tonight... Love this thing.

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I did black first because the tiny cutouts in the letters were easier to deal with by painting the gold layer second. My gold paint covered very well, so it wasn't an issue. I used color matched DuPont Nason single stage automotive paint for the gold. I will then seal that all with 2Pac. I will do the white after the next sealing coat of 2pac.

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I am using Oramask 813...I do all my work in the garage with the door open, or outside all together.

Just got it all back together today.

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Ignore the web site...scan the PF using your chosen scanners software (or photoshop elements) and trace using the software Silhouette provides.

Just shop around for a good price, then go to some place that price matches. I picked mine up at JoAnn Fabrics for about $100 less than the going rate at the time thanks to their price match policy.