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    A have a question i need a pretty proffesional answer to. The only person i think could possibly head me to right direction is Anthony TD.
    It's regarding the restoration of two Open Reel machines..I have some scratched paint that i will refinish as original but i will lose some transfers. The transfers in question are only a plain Arial style lettering, no brand logos, nothing fancy.

    The problem is the best recommendation regarding re appling the transfers, i asked for a pro answer because i know someone will come alsong & say letteraset with applied protective coating.. This isnt what i want to hear but if some permanent transfers are available where you dont have to apply a protective coat over, that would be intresting..

    The proper way is screen printing i would think but it realy is a small scale job but on the otherhand i want it right, as if it was never replaced. I noticed the priniting on Anthonys items & wondered how he did that??.

    Thanks in advance
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    Hi Andre,

    I'd be tempted to send Anthony a PM, as he rarely reads this section of the forum and so is liable to miss your query

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    Chris:
    Thanks looks like an option, i don't have lazer Print facility tho.

    Yeh thanks Marco..I do totally ignore some sections so i guess you may be right.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Andre View Post
    Chris:
    Thanks looks like an option, i don't have lazer Print facility tho.

    Yeh thanks Marco..I do totally ignore some sections so i guess you may be right.
    There is an inkjet version of the same kind of product available as well - I found this http://www.craftycomputerpaper.co.uk...-paper_151.htm
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    Interesting! May try and replace those illusive Meridian decals from the front glass on my 207's!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Stratmangler View Post
    There is an inkjet version of the same kind of product available as well - I found this http://www.craftycomputerpaper.co.uk...-paper_151.htm
    They wont be any good they will leave a clear film around the transfer..Screen printing is the only way really but it's the small scale thing thats the trouble

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