How to install pinball cabinet vinyl artwork like a pro

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8 ай бұрын

Episode#41 Custom Virtual Pinball Cabinet Tutorial Series Extravaganza!
In this video I will show your everything you need to know to be able to align and install your vinyl artwork on your pinball cabinet.
I go over the pros and cons of wet and dry install methods and show all of my tips and tricks to teach you how to be successful. As I go I will talk about stuff you can do to make this easier, more enjoyable, and things you can do to improve the outcome of the vinyl artwork.
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Special thanks to Derek Leis at Woodstock Arcades for helping me with my custom vinyl artwork that needed color matched and stretched to fit my vpin cabinet. You rock! Seriously a really great guy in the vpin community!
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@user-fr1op7zr4p 8 ай бұрын

Your attention to detail in this vpin series keeps me coming back again and again.

@wayofthewrench 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for your support for the series and the watch! Cheers!

@umarhaque516 27 күн бұрын

I am a wannabe DIY guy. Your videos are so thorough and informative! From PC hardware and setup tutorials, to woodworking, to vinyl, I have learned a TON from you! Mad respect!!! Although it did take me a minute to realize that dekkels were decals. (Kidding) Honestly, thank you SO much! You da man!!!

@wayofthewrench 26 күн бұрын

Hey you keep watching and learning from me I'll turn you into a legit diy guy! I'm glad you are enjoying the content and loving my teaching style. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel! Cheers!

@umarhaque516 23 күн бұрын

@@wayofthewrench I have been sending pics and videos of my project to buddies on a really large DIY WhatsApp group and have been posting your 53 video series playlist as well. Got a few peeps interested in this process. Hope you get a bunch more Subs and likes. You have mine!

@wayofthewrench 15 күн бұрын

Thanks a lot, I appreciate it!

@YootubeUK 6 ай бұрын

Very nice job. I can't think of any job I hate more than applying vinyl. Even watching numerous videos, taking my time I will still screw someting up.

@wayofthewrench 6 ай бұрын

Thanks! Start with a smaller project first and build your confidence. Plus get a friend to help you out so it goes easier. It's all about skills, experience, and confidence. You got this! Hopefully I earned your subscription today. Welcome to the channel!

@OilBaron100 3 ай бұрын

Great video. Best one I’ve seen on pinball cabinet artwork

@wayofthewrench 3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! I try very hard to make the best videos I can do it's always nice to hear from subscribers. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel! Cheers!

@OilBaron100 3 ай бұрын

@@wayofthewrench I hope you might consider a future video on pinball playfield restoration. I’d be willing to chip in a few dollars on Patreon, etc. Cheers.

@user-vp3ek1fi2f 5 ай бұрын

Appreciate your video! The cab looks great. I'm about to apply a White Water decal on an Ultra Wide cab and this video will come in handy. I've learned so much through watching the Way of the Wrench VPin Series. Thank you

@wayofthewrench 5 ай бұрын

Thank you very much, I'm glad you enjoyed the video and my teaching style. I'm starting to get better at White Water, love the crack of the pinball on the glass when you nail the far left waterfall ramp! Thanks for the watch and your support for the channel! Cheers!

@brewedVFX 8 ай бұрын

The grand reveal, looks stunning, the table that has a special place is The Machine Bride of Pinbot for me. It's because of this series I put my dream of building an virtual cabinet a reality and their is hardly a day I don't play it, tweak with it, get new tables, create media and socialise with the community. I can't thank you enough for this.

@wayofthewrench 8 ай бұрын

I love that table too! That's awesome, glad I was able to help you out with your build. You have any pics? Orca video? Send it to my Instagram and I'll post it. Thanks for the watch and your support for the channel! Cheers!

@GHILLIESARCADEANDMORE 8 ай бұрын

it's been Cool see how far this project has come along.

@wayofthewrench 8 ай бұрын

Right? It's almost done and I'm excited to share it with you guys. Thanks for the watch!

@HomeArcadeInABox 8 ай бұрын

Great Job. I did learn some things. Funny because I’ve done this many time and to use your word it’s always “Daunting”.

@wayofthewrench 8 ай бұрын

Thanks ! Yeah it's the most expensive sticker you ever bought..... it's daunting. Thanks for the watch!

@crennyw 8 ай бұрын

Great, your technique will help me do this by myself. I'm putting the decal on next before I start with the insides. Star Trek Next Gen : )

@wayofthewrench 8 ай бұрын

Awesome! Should be an easy job now eh? Good luck! Warp speed 7 Lt LaForge!

@jasongilpin5124 8 ай бұрын

Such a satisfying process. Great choice on your decals, love that table!

@wayofthewrench 8 ай бұрын

Soooo satisfying! Thanks, yeah you gotta love Totan! Thanks for the watch!

@sam27753 8 ай бұрын

Great Video (als always ;-) Excellent choice, alltime favourite! ❤

@wayofthewrench 8 ай бұрын

Thanks Sam! Yeah this table's got it all. Great music, colorful table, spinning lamp....you name it. Thanks for the watch!

@Urko2005 8 ай бұрын

Hats off to you , top videos over the past year on virtual pinball making.

@wayofthewrench 8 ай бұрын

Thanks Urko! I've been trying to get better and better at these videos but sometimes it's challenging to keep going..... it's a lot of work. Thanks for the props and the watch! Cheers!

@mcdavies9999 8 ай бұрын

Derek at Woodstock is a GREAT guy! As much fun as your build likely was, if anyone ever wants to buy a PVin machine, Derek makes an EXCEPTIONAL product...he customizes to exactly what you want. Give him a call...

@wayofthewrench 8 ай бұрын

Yeah Derek is a super good dude and helped me out with my custom sizing for my vinyl. Highly highly recommended. Tell him I sent ya and you get a free beaver. He's a Canuck like me. Cheers!

@DJ_Blaker 8 ай бұрын

Great artwork! The Great Reveal definitely wasn't a let down!!! Excited to see it all back together and working!! EPIC build and journey! 👍👍

@wayofthewrench 8 ай бұрын

Thanks a bunch! Yeah she's a beaut! Just wait dude, it's gonna look even better soon. Thanks for the watch!

@rolfschubert1853 8 ай бұрын

"There's a wrap" hahahaha 😂

@wayofthewrench 8 ай бұрын

That line finally worked! Lol. Thanks for the watch!

@Barnolde77 8 ай бұрын

❤ AWESOME that's all I can say!

@wayofthewrench 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for your support! Yeah it turned out awesome. Just wait till next video....it gets better. Cheers!

@raydavies6883 6 ай бұрын

Nice job!.. as painful as it was to watch as pro graphics installer lol. Another big con to add to the wet method is some vinyl is backed with latex based adhesives that will dissolve with water. Your best bet for any first time/novice install is to order your artwork on material with "air egress"... no more bubbles!. When applying, move your squeegee left to right on an angle (like a road grater or snow plow) and overlap each pass about 60%. To protect your corners you can butt seam and then apply a strip of laminate (clear vinyl) there is also a "seal-it" pen that is just a clear paint marker that you can apply over the edges so they stay put and lastly you can overlap the print for a seamless visual. One last thing to mention is "calendared" vinyl will shrink over time ( the cheaper or thicker, the more it shrinks) and "cast" vinyl is more dimensionally stable and shrinks very little or not at all in most indoor applications. Hope this helps some :-) Great video series on the VP... subscribed!

@wayofthewrench 6 ай бұрын

Thanks! Yeah I took my sweet time and it turned out perfect, I'm very happy with how it turned out. There's definitely lots of info for vinyl application and even more that I didn't cover in the video. Air egress is pretty awesome stuff! I used a thicker vinyl than normal but it worked out ok. Thanks for the watch and your support for the channel! Welcome to the channel! Cheers!

@s7oneyuk 8 ай бұрын

Looks amazing!. I'm going to miss this series when you are finally done. I am getting there with my own cabinet and have learnt a lot from the series. On my own build i have the cabinet built, and screens installed just today. Cant wait to see your machine all put back together, trimmed up and fully operational again. Great work.

@wayofthewrench 8 ай бұрын

Thanks ! Nah, you won't miss the series cause it'll never be done! Lol. If you liked learning from me, you should check out my automotive and welding videos..... they're much the same. Yeah I'm a bit ahead of my video release dates....the vpin looks and plays amazing. Can't wait for you to see it. Cheers!

@MandoMike 8 ай бұрын

Awesome! Great choice and looks great!

@wayofthewrench 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@ralphs007 5 ай бұрын

I'm going to attempt to replace the left side of my Stern Iron Maiden pinball machines back box decal. I'm going to try and do it without taking the back box off. I'll be doing it by myself so I plan on taping and using pistol clamps where I can. I'll have to be extra careful, because the decal doesn't require trimming, since that's the way they're made. I don't know if I'll be using the wet method until I see how the back box was previously prepared and what kind of wood was used. I'll probably email Stern and ask them what kind of wood was used to make the back box. Thanks for making this excellent video!

@wayofthewrench 5 ай бұрын

Cool! Yeah that should be possible, just make sure the surface is clean and smooth. Take your time and use tape to hold the position and it should be easy. Good luck! Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel!

@robe4314 8 ай бұрын

Amazing how the decal changes the cabinet. Goes from a box to a work of art!

@wayofthewrench 8 ай бұрын

Yeah it's pretty cool huh? Kinda want to make more just so I can see other artwork come together again. Thanks for the watch!

@ordestevanoski7240 8 ай бұрын

Very nice dude, its a beauty!!!

@wayofthewrench 8 ай бұрын

Thanks dude! Yeah it turned out really well. Wait till you see what is next! Cheers!

@JimBeamer2 8 ай бұрын

Looks beautiful

@wayofthewrench 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@soundz9992 8 ай бұрын

Best How to video on the internet!

@wayofthewrench 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for your kind words! Glad you loved the video! Thanks for the watch and your support for the channel!

@danw3735 8 ай бұрын

Looks beautiful, nice job!! Something always satisfying about applying decals :D

@wayofthewrench 8 ай бұрын

Thanks! Yeah it's a great feeling to step back and look at the pretty thing you just made. Thanks for the watch!

@scottzimmer8336 8 ай бұрын

Another great video and awesome choice for the artwork! Following along on this journey (while building my own virtual pinball) has been such a fun adventure. I am sure you have inspired a few more to this fun and interesting build. Thanks again.

@wayofthewrench 8 ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you! Yeah it's been a fun journey and I'm glad I was able to share my experience with everyone. Thanks for the watch and your support for the channel!

@gerhardbicker1473 8 ай бұрын

Your cab looks awesome! I can't wait to build my own cab! Thanks to your videos I believe I can really do it!

@wayofthewrench 8 ай бұрын

You can and you should. Do it! You can thank me later.....coolest hobby ever. You should check out my auto and welding videos too, you'll feel confident to do that too. Thanks for the watch!

@Vector-kz2nx 8 ай бұрын

¡Está quedando hermoso!!! Gracias por el video!!!

@wayofthewrench 8 ай бұрын

Thanks! Yeah it's looking awesome! Thanks for the watch!

@patrickmarschall825 8 ай бұрын

Thanks again for the great video, and I have to say it looks amazing. But to be honest I wasn't expecting anything less than that. Great choice of artwork :)

@wayofthewrench 8 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks Patrick!

@benjamindunlop9057 8 ай бұрын

Great work

@wayofthewrench 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@sokignano 8 ай бұрын

Bro, this is so good! I can't wait to see what is next!!

@wayofthewrench 8 ай бұрын

Thanks Bro! Yeah it turned out really nice but just wait till you see what is coming..... thanks for the watch!

@ynnebbenny 8 ай бұрын

The best !!!

@wayofthewrench 8 ай бұрын

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video!

@kowalkk1 3 ай бұрын

I really appreciate your videos. They've been a huge help in the building of my cabinet. Can you use the isopropyl rubbing alcohol to clean the surface on water-based paint?

@wayofthewrench 3 ай бұрын

You're very welcome, glad you appreciate the videos...they were a lot of work. I think it might be ok but if I were you, paint and scrap piece of wood to test first. Thanks for the watch and your support for the channel.

@ask43242flight 8 ай бұрын

Nice to see you again for another great video! My car is 2000 Ford Taurus SE OHV. I need to turn the engine to TDC in order to replace Camshaft Synchronizer. When I turn the crankshaft, which direction I should turn? Also do I need to first disconnect negative battery and put the car in neutral position? If that is the case, how can I put the car in neutral while the battery cable is removed? Thank you!

@wayofthewrench 8 ай бұрын

I would do your research in advance for your specific car but you should be able to leave it in park. Usually you spin the crank clockwise with spark plugs out to make it easier. Good luck!

@ask43242flight 8 ай бұрын

@@wayofthewrench Hello, I have found the issue of the squeaking noise for my taurus. It is the cam synchronizer which only generates noise under load so I cannot hear the noise when the car is in idle. Thank you!

@wayofthewrench 6 ай бұрын

Ahh ok cool, good find. Glad you got it sorted out

@billiamthesecond 8 ай бұрын

Looks great! Are you using an air release vinyl here, or something more general purpose?

@wayofthewrench 8 ай бұрын

Ya know I don't know for sure but I don't think it is. It was a bit thicker than I'm used to but as you saw, it laid down beautifully. If yours isn't air release, you can just pop a tiny hole with a pin and squeegee out the trapped bubble. I did that on a few spots. Thanks for the watch!

@alexandros231 8 ай бұрын

Arabian Nights!!!!.... i knew it!!!!

@wayofthewrench 8 ай бұрын

Yup, I love this table! Thanks for the watch!

@gunthermally110 3 ай бұрын

Have you thought of doing your own decals? I've been looking for scans of Whirlwind because while I like original altering the art and personalizing would be cool?

@wayofthewrench 3 ай бұрын

I have but my Photoshop skills need work. These Totan graphics were digitally touched up to have darker blacks and brighter blues because my Authentic William certified totan decals were off. Thanks for the watch and the suggestion. Cheers!

@rsb3609 2 ай бұрын

I'm thinking of using vinyl car wrap on my cab,budget wise it makes sense for me (plus their are so many exciting colours to choose from),is this basically the same stuff you used?,I'd like your opinion, as I have never used vinyl before.

@wayofthewrench 2 ай бұрын

For the most part, yes it is similar stuff. I used a carbon fibre vivid auto vinyl on my arcade cabinet and it's still looking amazing. Be careful though as the cost will add up and you might have been able to just buy pinball vinyl. Hope that helps. Thanks for the watch!

@rsb3609 2 ай бұрын

@@wayofthewrench Thanks for the input....pinball vinyl,compared to auto vinyl here in the UK,is very expensive (I will double check) .

@wayofthewrench 2 ай бұрын

Good luck!

@extraball_is_lit 8 ай бұрын

Hi... make the cabinet art available to us!

@wayofthewrench 8 ай бұрын

I'd like to but it's not mine to share. If you go on the vpin builder's Facebook group, you can try there. There is also a bunch of free art on there too. I believe his name is Stuzza. Cheers!