Marvel Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 If the prep work is done right, the newer lettering/silkscreening will be more durable than the old. The best is to have the faceplate etched and then overprinted. Dylan, I used to work for a printer, and had to fix art for folks all the time. It can be rewarding work. I am amazed at how many people use their original artwork and then never have it to go back to to work from. Marvel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtaylor Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 Does this work with the gold lettering that Mac used on their C-20? When I first received these I cleaned the knobs without removing them and instantly removed alot of gold. Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Mobley Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 dylanl, There could be a significant income opportunity for you here. The Mac-o-philes would love to have access to a procedure to fix the bad lettering on thier amps. If you could acquire quality photos of pristine gear and offer the service you might well be able to make a small fortune. Also, the backs of the old glass Mac faceplates have troubles with the original coloring and lettering falling off. There could be good money in this. You would be the only vendor to a significant market, always a good place to be, allows for attractive pricing models. You could offer replacement glass already silkscreened for the most popular models. That way the customers wouldn't have to tear apart their amps to buy from you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylanl Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 Marvel, you know exactly what I mean. We also had this all the time. As far as gold, you can put down a metalic gold that looks great. It is not gold leaf but still has a nice sheen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylanl Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 Tom, I should do 1 so all could see the work and quality. I am somewhat new to audio at 2 yrs. and never knew that people had a need. I first thought of this for my Scott. Maybe I will make an offer to all on the 2 channel forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtaylor Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 ---------------- On 2/5/2005 1:01:57 PM Dylanl wrote: Tom, I should do 1 so all could see the work and quality. I am somewhat new to audio at 2 yrs. and never knew that people had a need. I first thought of this for my Scott. Maybe I will make an offer to all on the 2 channel forum. ---------------- I for one will offer my services (faceplate) so that all may benefit! OK,OK, for my benefit. All kidding aside I'll ship you my C-20 faceplate for the trial. And I would expect to pay for your trouble also. What say you Dylan1? Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylanl Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 Lets do it. Email me at Artvandelay1@peoplepc.com and we can discuss. As long as it is flat I see no problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtaylor Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 Dylan you should have mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted February 6, 2005 Share Posted February 6, 2005 Sounds like you really know your biz Dylanl! I'd let your print for me any day! It's amazing what can be done when you marry old fashioned printing technology with modern computers. So this would an actual screen print made from a photo-etched plate repaired in photoshop or other program. Simply fascinating! Would love to see photos of the process just for interest. Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylanl Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 The 1st face plate is on it way. I will post with pictures of before & after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtaylor Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 Hi, Long time no see. Sorry to say that my computer crashed and burned and I lost everyones email and all. Just didn't try to get it all together until recently. I haven't seen or heard from Dylanl for quite some time and don't know how to get in touch with him. If anyone can help I'd appreciate it,,,,and what is this with maxg and a soldering iron? Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylanl Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 Randy, I am still here sometimes. I emailed you numerous times over the last year about the faceplate but never heard back form you. In a clean out effort at the printing plant your faceplate was lost. I am sorry. I would still gladly screen print you another if you can get your hands on another or a blank faceplate. Dylan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtaylor Posted July 4, 2006 Share Posted July 4, 2006 Dylan, To say I'm shocked would be an understatement. That piece is the original off of my McIntosh. Where in the world would I find another. My email is still (rtaylor25@cinci.rr.com) and I have not received any emails from you for a year or so. Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted July 4, 2006 Share Posted July 4, 2006 This is a very sad turn in what looked like a very promising story. Ouch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homemadeheresy Posted July 4, 2006 Share Posted July 4, 2006 Feels kinda like this....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtaylor Posted July 4, 2006 Share Posted July 4, 2006 Kind of odd that Dylan is in Pittsburg and I'm in Cincinnati isn't it, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylanl Posted July 4, 2006 Share Posted July 4, 2006 Randy, I am sorry but I also changed computers twice and lost your email since our last communication 1 yr and 5 months ago. I did however email you before the 1st computer change even though you feel I didn't. When I didn't hear from you I put it in a corner. Since the plant was not mine one of the employees must have discarded it. To make matters worse I saw it still in the corner in Feb 06 before the clean up. If you can get a peice of glass to size I will make it look exactly like the original. If you would like to discuss further please email me at Artvandelay1@verizon.net I made a error and would rather not discuss it on an open forum Sorry again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott0527 Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 Boy I don't know Dylan.... sounds a bit uuuhhhh, too easy? How do you propose silkscreening the new copy on? Do you have access to screen printing equipment? Man if you can fix McIntosh screen printing you will be a VERY sought after commodity. I'd love to see how this comes My quote from Feb 2005. Not quite was I was loving to see. Randy, there are several reproduction glasses for the C20 being made. If you scout around on the net and Ebay you might find the right one. There were several different versions just to complicate things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dflip Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 If you contact McIntosh they do periodically make new glass plates for their amps and tuners. They aren't cheap, but it is a time consuming process, I saw them doing it during the AudioKarma tour last August. They are identical to the originals and packed well when shipped, as are all McIntosh products. Below is the phone # for service at the plant in Binghampton, N.Y. and email addresses for parts and service. Phone: 607-723-3515 (or 800-538-6576)Fax: 607-723-1917Parts E-mail: bscott@mcintoshlabs.comParts E-mail: gsteere@mcintoshlabs.comService E-Mail: sbutt@mcintoshlabs.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarence Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 this recent rash of problems is sad. so much for klipsch brotherhood. more like targets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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