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23rd Feb 2020, 2:22 pm | #1 |
Pentode
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White transfer letters on plastic ?
Hi Folks,
I had a rather unfortunate accident when cleaning a modern radio. The white fascia lettering came away. It is very small font, about 2.5mm tall ( I estimate it to be 10pt font). The original lettering appeared to be laid on the surface of clear plastic, it feels slightly raised under my fingertip. Has anyone has any luck using ordinary Dry Transfer lettering? Like this https://www.ebay.ie/itm/Letters-Dry-...UAAOSwo4pYXTrM I just wonder how resilient it will be on the surface. Lacquer spray over the top isn't an option I'm afraid. Thanks for any advice you may have.
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23rd Feb 2020, 7:06 pm | #2 |
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Re: White transfer letters on plastic ?
I suppose it depends how much you're going to touch it. I don't think there was much protection for it if it came off while cleaning, especially as it feels raised. Did it look like a transfer or like paint?
I'd try the Letraset-type stuff. If it doesn't work then you've not damaged anything. I've used DIY waterslide transfers before, but only with lacquer over the top. You could chance your arm at magnified sign-painting with a tiny brush...! |
24th Feb 2020, 12:00 am | #3 |
Pentode
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Re: White transfer letters on plastic ?
Thanks Uncle B,
It looks like very neat paint was used. I'll try dry transfer first. The surface wont be touched very much, I shouldn't have used an alcahol based cleaner !
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24th Feb 2020, 1:03 pm | #4 |
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Re: White transfer letters on plastic ?
I have a similar problem with a Goodmans Module 80 - just wear in my case, but I did wonder about white Letraset myself. I just don't know the font! Of course if I could print white on clear film I'd be ok, but how do you print white for goodness sake??
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24th Feb 2020, 1:12 pm | #5 |
Rest in Peace
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Re: White transfer letters on plastic ?
Use Dymo tape?
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24th Feb 2020, 5:20 pm | #6 |
Pentode
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Re: White transfer letters on plastic ?
I have just tried with the vinyl cutter we have at work. Size 10 is sort of possible but you really have to be careful not to dislodge the individual letters whilst on the waxy backing paper.
What lettering do you need and I could try it for you? But are you sure it's not screen / pad printed? The vinyl will not like to be handled and would probably come off again with cleaning using any kind of solvent. |
24th Feb 2020, 5:22 pm | #7 |
Pentode
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Re: White transfer letters on plastic ?
Attached showing what the plotted vinyl would look like
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24th Feb 2020, 5:41 pm | #8 |
Nonode
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Re: White transfer letters on plastic ?
That is quite small!
Has anyone had any success with DIY screen-printing of front panels? It always gives a great finish but I've not had any first-hand experience of doing so. I understand from surfing around that it is technically possible on a small scale... |
25th Feb 2020, 10:48 am | #9 |
Hexode
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Re: White transfer letters on plastic ?
Custom made. https://www.bedlamcreations.com/cust...rslide-decals/
Or try Microscale. If you are VERY lucky you might find someone that owns an ALPS printer, these could print white. Trevor |
25th Feb 2020, 10:56 am | #10 |
Pentode
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Re: White transfer letters on plastic ?
I have done small run screen printing from start to finish by printing the masks, pasting and curing the photosensitive screen block, washing off the unexposed parts, screen printing and then removing the cured block to use the screen again. It is fairly easy and not that expensive (Hobbycraft sell screen printing kits for £40 but the ink will be for fabric only) but still, not worth doing for a one-off unless it is a very prestigious set or you are a real stickler. Also, for a 'craft' approach you are probably not going to get the resolution needed for fine text and graphics.
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7th Apr 2020, 9:32 pm | #11 |
Heptode
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Re: White transfer letters on plastic ?
You can get white vinyl lettering in 2mm
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