Final Theory Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 I'm looking to buy a clear sticker label for an atari 2600 cart. I just want to have a clear protective sticker over the current label. Where can I buy clear sticker labels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monzamess Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 (edited) DIY? Edited October 25, 2017 by monzamess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Final Theory Posted October 26, 2017 Author Share Posted October 26, 2017 (edited) The sticker is already on the cart. I bought a few homebrews which only have sticker labels which literally came from a personal computer printer. I don't want the ink to get wet and smear all over so I want to protect it. I just want a clear sticker protector. Does anyone sell these. I need a few of them. Edited October 26, 2017 by Final Theory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monzamess Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 I didn't mean for that picture to be so big, but I'm just suggesting you can get clear packing tape, higher-quality/thicker stuff, in 3" width, which you could use to protect the labels. Just put a roughly-correct length of tape over the label, then carefully trim the tape to fit with an Xacto knife. That way you can precisely cover any size or shape of 2600 cartridge. However, in case something already precut exists, maybe someone will come forward with information about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+madman Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 First box protectors now label protectors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bratwurst Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Usually the way you do it is print a label, with excess material around it, apply the laminate (tape, hur hur) and then trim it. Then you apply it to the cartridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoshiChiri Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Yeah, this isn't a thing people really make, since it's quite literally just a clear sticker you're asking for & most collectors would hack off a finger before putting stickers on their games. If you don't want to DIY it with packing tape, you can DIY it with a clear mailing label. Swing by a kinko's and ask for one (they do print-on-demand with them). You'll end up with an 8.5x11 sheet. Cut it to size and put it on- if you're careful to get it on straight/not to get air bubbles it'll look great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Final Theory Posted October 30, 2017 Author Share Posted October 30, 2017 Thanks, that gives me an idea, why not just buy a new label, then trace out the shape with a clear sticky label or equivalent then cut it out and place it over the printed label. Just FYI I am not doing this to an original cart, I'm doing this to a homebrew cart, which has a label that was just printed off of a regular home computer printer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bratwurst Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 PIece of advice, do multiple prints because one or more is going to have a hair or mote of dust get under the tape. It's unavoidable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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