Faceplate test

[Bob-I]

There was a discussion from Gary G on how he makes faceplates. I decided to try my hand at another method.

I bought some inkjet decal paper and printed the graphics in reverse on the decal. Then I applied the decal to a piece of lexan and sprayed some chrome paint over it.

This is a quick test, I didn't file the edges or mask off the front so it's very rough. I also only sprayed one heavy coat of paint, terrible job, on the real thing I'll spray many light coats you I only wanted to test this before I spent hours on it.

[llemtt]

Hi Bob

I see your method is very effective doing black graphics on clear background. Because I do white on black I am using the same method as Gary (more or less), but I would like to try also some real screen printing.

Have you already tried screen printing?

Teo

[Bob-I]

Hi Bob

I see your method is very effective doing black graphics on clear background. Because I do white on black I am using the same method as Gary (more or less), but I would like to try also some real screen printing.

Have you already tried screen printing?

Teo

No I haven't tried screen printing, I know nothing about it. I also tried Gold lettering and black background... .didn't work at all.

[MarkB]

Bob


Have you seen this?


http://ax84.com/bbs/dm2.php?id=181556

[Bob-I]

Bob


Have you seen this?


http://ax84.com/bbs/dm2.php?id=181556

Yes, I have but I forgot about it. Thx.

[galtjunk]

I had Kinko's make some faceplates for me. There was a $25 minimum charge and a $10 cutting charge. The cutting was done with a shear so they did need a little touch up on the edges. One plate cost $35. Five plates cost $40.
The quality is very good.