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I recently did a large repair on a Nine Ball PF. Here is the before and after. These guys have the good stuff:
http://www.texascraft.com/hps/Inkjet-Waterslide-Decal-Paper/
Quoted from Rascal_H:Bumping an old thread because I'm trying to recreate a large decal for my NBAFB. I'm am going to try with the Testors decal paper and spray... Maybe finish with some clear.
I'll post pics when done
rack scan.jpg
Rack 2 decals.jpgI did 2 decals, the balls printed on white paper and the inserts on clear. Here is the process:
http://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/vids-guide-to-ultimate-playfield-restoration/page/3
Quoted from RyanClaytor:Wow. Zoomed-in on that second photo and still trying to figure-out what you did! Any chance we could see pix of your water-slide decals?
Ryan Claytor
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balls decal incerts.jpgQuoted from REMPins:Superchicken how did you prep the playfield before apply the decal. Please explain in detail if you don't mind.
Sorry, I’ve been dormant for a while. I recently moved and am just getting close to a working shop again. Playfield prep is pretty standard stuff mostly from Vid’s guide. The key is to have everything level before touchup or decals. There can be no aggressive sanding after the decal. Decals like to be on flat and smooth surfaces like glass. Here are the steps I use:
• Spray cleaner
• Naphtha
• Re-glue and level inserts (see Vid’s guide)
• Magic easer with a little alcohol where needed
• Auto clay with lube where needed
• Auto dewaxer/surface prep
• Prep sand (500 grit)
• Vacuum
• Naphtha
• Nook and cranny cleaning with air hose and Q-tips
• Naphtha
• Base clear coat
• Sand flat
• Level inserts if needed
• Sand flat
• Airbrush/paint brush touch ups
• Clear coat
• Let dry based on the product you are using
• Seal decal with aerosol decal fixative http://www.texascraft.com/hps/Aerosol-Decal-Fixative-12-fl.-oz.html
• Decal application using decal mounting fluid http://www.texascraft.com/hps/Decal-Mounting-Fluid-2fl.-oz..html
• Let everything dry for a day or two
• Apply aerosol decal fixative again over mounted decal
• Apply final coats of clear coat
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