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Water slide decal options and what to do about mylar disaster.

By Squeakman

4 years ago



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    #1 4 years ago

    So I had an amazing looking TZ playfield that I am in process of doing a deep refresh on. I removed old Mylar on the inserts just above the flippers and exactly one insert lost all of its lettering. I should have left well enough alone but wanted the old nasty Mylar off. Lesson learned I guess. What about waterslide decals and how well do they work? Who’s sells or makes them? I need just one decal of the powerball insert above the flippers. I’ve heard bad things about classic arcades and He has the only insert decals I can find. Opinions and suggetions welcome.

    #2 4 years ago

    Anyone? I’m now thinking of taking the insert out sanding it, setting a waterslide, trimming and then reinserting? Is there an easier way? Seems like with the roughness over the insert edges where the insert lettering came off would not work by just putting one down. I don’t want to sand the edges down without a solid plan.

    1 week later
    #3 4 years ago

    Laser decals work great for small things and it sounds like this is a great application for it. Note that you will have to put something over them, either clear or new Mylar.

    Vids guide has some detail on doing it at: https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/vids-guide-to-ultimate-playfield-restoration/page/3#post-633591

    I believe he also has a bunch on fixing inserts

    I also posted my progress in trying a larger decal at: https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/it-was-supposed-to-be-a-simple-flash-restore/page/4#post-5502355

    Hope it helps!

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