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I finally got a pin...RESTORED AND LOVING IT.
shardian:
I had considered brushing, but the ease of spraying won out. I am using a cheap spray can handle thing, which makes the job really easy.
I have a HVLP spray gun that I have never used. Some day I'll get around to using it. :)
shardian:
--- Quote from: pinballjim on October 02, 2008, 11:07:51 am ---Another thing you need to do, and you didn't do in advance (because I didn't do it either) is flip over the playfield and put some water thin super glue on the inserts at their seam against the wood. You don't want the inserts shifting after you've cleared the PF. Do this after it's cured, though.
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Can't do that on this pin. They did not use thru-holes for the inserts. There is a hole on the bottom, but it is smaller than the actual insert. There is no way to hit the seam without taking the insert out from the top. It makes me wonder if the inserts were ever level. If they are sitting on a ledge, then it may have just been a manufacturing innaccuracy.
shardian:
As to leveling the inserts, I think 2 more thick coats with adequate sanding in between should get them to 'good enough' status. I have seen improvements with each layer. I was not happy at all with the way the previous clear patches went. I simply couldn't stand to see that on every insert. Besides, this machine will never be played enough to wear down thru all that clearcoat, being it will never see high traffic route abuse again.
ChadTower:
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.games.pinball/browse_thread/thread/b0b00c668ec7e46f#
Charlie's Angels partout.
shardian:
I've been letting this sit for a while for curing purposes. The 2 coats were pretty darn heavy, and I think they need some more time before putting on another heavy coat. I should let you know Jim that I have decided to go ahead and build up all the inserts.
I've also been watching Tim Arnolds System 1 supershow off and on. He has shown a few neat modifications that I may implement.
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