The problem I have is that when I peel the backing off the stencil, the glue is so strong between the backing and the stencil that it stretches the vinyl material and leaves air pockets which are really difficult to get out. It also wants to pull the stencil material off the cabinet.

These are the stencils I'm using from Marco. http://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/CA-496-SK

I noticed that if I pull back on the backing at as close to a 180 degree angle as possible it helps, but that is really tough to do, and is only slightly helpful.

I'm wondering if there are any tricks to making this easier.

#2 8 years ago

FJB

jasonp

Pinside member

Wesley Chapel, NC

10y 91,050 1,257 7

You need to tape the stencil to the cabinet with masking tape either along the top of the stencil, or you can run a piece of tape up the center of the stencil and do half at a time.
You want to roll the backing paper away from the vinyl.
Another trick is fill a squirt bottle with water and a drop or two of baby shampoo.
You spray the sticky side and this allows you to lay it down and adjust if needed.

You tube can help .... Good luck

#3 8 years ago

FJB

jasonp

Pinside member

Wesley Chapel, NC

10y 91,050 1,257 7

Let paint cure and gas out 3 days before you move on to next color.

2 weeks later

#4 8 years ago

PEC

peclark

Pinside+ Frequent

Lenexa, KS

11y 49,400 113 17

Thanks. I'll give that try.

Pete

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