My first meaningful use of my Silhouette, looks 10x better than the shitty mylar sticker they sell.

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I actually just downloaded a pic off the web and resized it in the Silhouette software

I do , have made lots of protectors for around the pops on restorations / playfield swaps. I also use it for shooter lanes etc

I don’t really have any long term data in terms of how well they hold up but certainly it provides adequate protection for my needs. It is not nearly as thick as the mylar they used to put on playfield so certainly won’t provide that kind of protection. I’ve only used it on a good clear coated surfaces. Always wax before applying to facilitate easy removal.

PM me with details of what you want and I’ll cut you some test bits.

Didn’t know they sold rolls, Thanks I’ve ordered a couple

That is what I use now, I’ll see how the Pinrestore mylar cuts , it’s clarity and what I prefer.

yes I’ve purchased tons of stuff from Pinrestore, they only charge actual shipping costs (started at $40 and they refunded me $17.80) I don’t know of any place local that sells “pinball” mylar.

You can also make a custom T shirt to wear while playing your new Pinball

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I didn’t find it hard to align. The transfer sheet is tacky so it stays put while aligning it, at least on the stuff I have from J and J (Amazon)

I’d like to share my latest playfield restoration project using my Silhouette

This is my technique for playfield restos
For most of the large areas, in this case, it is easier to cut the masks in place by hand and exacto blade, I use Frisket for this.
Flat bed scan areas that are detailed and cut out masks with the Cameo to airbrush/brush paint.
Scan all of the lettering that needs to be reproduced.
Airbrush all major areas covering the existing text and apply a layer of clear to lock in
In this case sand and install new inserts
Sand slightly to remove sheen
In Silhouette Studio using the Text Tool match up the font and character size of the text by overlaying on the scan and cut them out of Oracle 751c
Cut out the various size keyline circles
Apply text and keyline circles
Apply several good coats of clear and let it die back for a couple weeks.
Sand flat taking the thickness of the vinyl down with the clear so that it is level
Apply detail paint then clear, as many times as required
Polish

I also scanned and cut masking for portions or the cabinet

Apologies for missing taking photos of a lot of the progress

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I have a cheap Epson v39 works fine

If I am clearcoating the playfield I cut the keylines and text out of the thinest vinyl I think it is Oracle 731. After painting I apply the decals then clear and sand flat and level, let it cure a couple weeks resand and clear. Keylines and lettering is perfect. Been doing this for several years all good.

Most of the text and keylines on this are vinyl

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Like i say above you clear then sand ,it knocks down the height of the vinyl to the same height. Let it die back then sand again and do final coats