Pinball noob touchup question

[DanP]

Hi guys, what type of paint do you use to touchup old skool pins. My BK needs a bit of touchup in the black areas, would like to try and match something close to the original that will blend in. Anyone got any experience?

Dan

 

[Alpha1]

a big brush, possibly a broom and creosote

 

[Alpha1]

What I meant to say was, actually i'm not sure

 

[Guests]

The only way to get a perfect match would be to take the cab to a paint shop and have them scope it to give you not only a perfect colour match but also the perfect sheen i.e the amount of gloss/matt/satin etc

It's a hassle but it will give you close to perfection

Good luck

Al

 

[ZedEx48K]

If a little scratch I would go with a small artists paintbrush, if a large area I've found sponge rollers to be good, nice and even and no stroke lines like a brush would give.

lol speed read ya post, yeah, decide what type of finish it is first, I tend to go with silk though as it dries like matt but has a little shine like gloss, but none of the drippy/podgy finish and decade drying times.
ZedEx48K2013-10-03 12:37:41

 

[pooman2084]

You'll need to clear over it as well really for a durable finish.

 

[jonhughes]

I've used a matt black blackboard paint from Wilko (Wilkinsons) on the back box of my STTNG pinball and I can't tell the difference between what I've put on and what was there originally. I don't know what the finish is on your pin but this stuff is practically an identical match for me.

 

[pooman2084]

Are we talking about the cab or the playfield here Dan?

 

[DanP]

Sorry yeah should have been more specific. It's the cab NOT the playfield.

Dan

 

[Alpha1]

take the cab to B&Q and get it colour matched like PAC-MAN said - should get you noticed

 

[Guests]

Do B&Q sell Cellulose Oliver?

*edit - and the three words under your avatar are a disgrace!*

PAC-MAN2013-10-03 17:57:38

 

[Alpha1]

I am a disgrace!!! You know that!!