How to protect pinball playfield?
How to protect pinball playfield?
The answer from the company Playfield Protectors is simple; put down a thin layer of clear protective polycarbonate material over the playfield, and not only will it protect the playfield, it will give it a glossy clearcoat-like finish too.
How do I apply Mylar film?
Contact cement will continue to adhere to Mylar, which makes it the best way to glue Mylar to other objects.
- Spray the side of the Mylar being glued with contact cement.
- Spray the surface of the object with contact cement and wait 30 seconds.
- Place the side of Mylar covered in contact cement onto the object.
What is the best adhesive for Mylar?
What is Mylar tape?
are metallized polyester film in vibrant colors. Uses include decoration, color-coding, cueing, and splicing.
How do I bond Mylar film?
How is Mylar aluminized?
Aluminized mylar is metalized BOPET, BOPET coated with a thin layer of metal, usually aluminum foil. The metal is heated and evaporated under vacuum. It offers the glossy metallic appearance of an aluminum foil at a reduced weight and cost.
Can you use aluminum foil instead of Mylar?
Aluminum foil is used for many applications where Mylar would be inappropriate. Areas where heat is necessary, such as in industrial and household settings, work better with aluminum foil. Mylar is perfect for areas where aluminum is unsuitable. Mylar is more flexible than foil and will not tear as easily.
Can I use aluminum foil instead of Mylar?
What type of playfield protector do you use?
Our playfield protectors are precut protectors, which fit individually to each pinball machine type. Forget about mylar, which offers just a partial protection and can be very, very hard to be removed without damaging your precious playfield. Forget about clearcoating – clearcoating is, if correctly done, a long term project.
What is Makrolon® polycarbonate?
Makrolon® polycarbonate is extremely robust, lightweight with glass-like transparency and is impact resistant – even at low temperatures. It also has a high dimensional stability and is easily molded, yet displays excellent heat resistance with a glass transition temperature of up to 148ºC.
How many pinball machines have we developed playfield protectors for?
In the meantime we developed playfield protectors for more than 200 pinball machines, plastic protectors for more than 100 pinball machines, clear plastic sets for more than 60 pinball machines and other useful stuff. Now it is time to move one step forward.
What are the applications of Makrolon®?
A thermoplastic with truly diverse applications, Makrolon® is used in medical devices, automotive headlamps, sporting equipment, electronics, eyewear, architectural glazing LED lighting, and numerous other products. The broad portfolio of Makrolon® polycarbonate resins from Covestro includes general purpose, lighting, medical and food contact,…
