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I finally got a pin...RESTORED AND LOVING IT.

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shardian:
Well, the last coat of insert clear has all the inserts more or less level. I had to adjust the level of my playfield, because I think the slight angle threw off previous leveling attempts. Sanding those inserts down is a real ---smurfette---.

Now I just have to wait for one more warm day for the 5th and final coat of clear.

shardian:
5th coat is on and dry. I took the playfield down off its temp risers and locked it down in the cab so it won't warp. I'll give it 2 weeks or so before sanding and polishing. No pics, because there really isn't anything new to show.

shardian:
Well it's been a month, and I think that is more than enough time to cure. See, I CAN be patient!

Anyways, I went to town with 600 grit last night. After 3 passes, the finish still has lots of pinhole type spots. Will wet sanding help with this any, or should I just do a few more passes with 600, the a few with 1000?

I also picked up a 6" buffer with some rubbing/polishing compounds. I tried out some Novus on an inconspicuous area and it doesn't work very well. Once I get the pinholes mostly taken care of, I will hit it good with the buffing wheel. I don't think I;m gonna end up with a professional mirror finish though.  ;)

shardian:
Well I did a bit more online research and it appears that 1000 grit then the buffer/rubbing compound should give me a decent finish. The Space Shuttle resto guy did almost the same thing as I am planning. I wish I didn't have to go to the in-laws for Turkey Day. That will kill my work time on this. I would like to knock most of it out this weekend.

shardian:
I did plenty more 600 grit sanding and got it 'good enough'. I've been experimenting with the buffer and the compounds. It appears that a heavy pass with rubbing compound and a light pass of polishing compound does very nicely. Follow that up with Novus 2 and it is SUPER slick. I only did half the table, so I need to get back out there and do the top half.

I also need to pick up some paste wax as a finisher. I'm really torn whether I should even bother with the wax. I have heard that it is not necessary if you get a mirror slick finish. Others say go ahead.

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