Materials Description

NOTE, I make most of my dial scales to order and usually ship within 24 hours. The exception are the ridged acrylic plastic, do stock some of the more popular scales but most orders will result is a shipping delay.

Laminated plastic

– most durable These are printed on a high quality, special media and sealed in dual sided plastic laminate which can be back lighted.

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Clear acrylic plastic

Ridged media,  professionally printed by an outside shop using same process as my Vintage Advertising Clock Faces. I do not do glass reproductions as it is much more expensive and is easily broken. The ridged plastic looks as good as glass and does not break easily.

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Color backside

– the reverse side has the scale color. The colors are only present when illuminated from the back side (like the original).

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Gold or Silver foil

– least durable looks great but the foil is easy to scratch or dent (same goes for original foil dial scales). The scale is done on a laser printer and usually mounted to stiff paper like was the original. Some have adhesive backing and will be identified as a sticker. Be aware that many foil dials were embossed (stamped) which is a process I do not offer.

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Transparency

(or translucent) – these are printed on clear or frosted transparent media. The clear area may be frosted but will allow viewing of the dial pointer.

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High Quality stiff paper

– these are made to be to glued or riveted to the metal backed painted dials as were some originals.

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FOR INFO ON SHIPPING, GO HERE: Ordering

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• Overlay Information: these are laser printed on high quality stiff paper or vinyl, made to apply over the original painted metal backed  dial plate with Scotch double sided tape or a spray adhesive (3M 77 is my choice). The finish has a light gloss like the original painted dial.
  
  Some dials have multiple holes on the original metal mounting plate. The overlay is supplied with only the center hole punched and pilot lamp clip-in area removed (that area does not show when the chassis is in the cabinet). The rest of the hole areas are blacked out and will have to be carefully cut out with a small, sharp, triangular shaped X-ACTO knife (I recommend a new blade be used). The cutting is done after the dial scale is mounted. It would be nearly impossible to line up the multiple holes if they were pre-punched. The cutting and mounting can be tricky and I DO NOT guarantee that all can do so successfully.
  I will offer to mount the overlay and cut out the holes to your clean, rust & corrosion free dial plate for an additional $25.00 including return USA shipping. Of course, you’ll need to send your dial plate to me. Contact me for more info.