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TFTC Paint Question

By Prosedsp

10 years ago



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#1 10 years ago

Hi TFTC'ers, I was wondering if anyone knows the paint code for the inside of the cabinet (the purple color). I know you can order it online, but I was hoping to head to Ace and have them make it up for me. Not super concerned about exact match, just looking for something close.

I included a picture to reference the area I am talking about.

Thanks everyone!

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#2 10 years ago

There are several threads on this out there already. The paint is just about impossible to match (even closely)because of the deep blue pigment that is used. It is typically outside the spectrum of what places like Ace, Lowe's. Menards, Home Depot, etc. can do. I have taken paint chips to specialty paint shops and they can't match it either. I've been told that automotive paint is the only way to get a close match.

Pinball Universe sells touch-up paint. Some have said it is a match and others (like me) have said it is nowhere near close - just depends on when the cabs were painted, environmental factors, etc.

That being said - since you aren't looking for an exact match, maybe just take a small chip and see what they can do. Again, it seems like the paint varies on this machine.

Hopefully someone can secure rights to make DE cab decal sets, but there must be rights issues or no perceived demand.

#3 10 years ago

Thanks for the info, if I find something remotely close I will post for everyone.

#4 10 years ago

Yeah same story here. I've taken a paint chip everywhere and no one can match it. I was also told automotive was the way to go. I ordered from pinball universe and mine matched pretty close.

#5 10 years ago

Yeah, it is going to take WAY more time to "match" and "touch it up"... such a waste. Just pick something really close, paint the entire sides of the cabinet and be done with it. Do you think someone playing your game is going to be like "Man, that's a sweet playing TFTC but look at the inside wood's blue color. That's all wrong!" Like, huh?

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