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Magic Eraser Ball Swirl Removal
grbgemen:
so i read about using a magic eraser to remove ball swirl marks. went to the store and picked up one and then proceeded to try it in a small area. the eraser did work like the guide said. took all the dirt and grime out of the swirl marks.
but before i go any further, i got some questions. now i fully understand that if im not careful, i can go right through the layer of artwork and to bare wood. anyways, the guide said he recommends re-clearing the play field after you have finished. yet he mentioned you could probably get by with just a thick coat of wax.
im not sure if im actually capable/have the drive to completely remove everything from the play field and re-clear. The pinball is in average to good condition. there is tiny nicks here and there on the play field. it does not get played a whole lot(maybe a few games at one time) but at the same time im not trying to make it look mint. i think if i was ever going to re-clear the thing, i would definitely touch up the play field first(another task that scares me).
so do you think i would be fine if i just put on a thick coat of wax after i do the magic eraser? and maybe put a new coat of wax on every so often?
this is my first pinball and its really been a learning experience so far.
shardian:
I would personally recommend the whole sha-bang. It is a great learning experience. I burned thru to bare wood in 3 or 4 tiny areas on my restore. No big deal since I was touching up and clearing anyways.
I don't like the idea of just waxing because in most cases you will remove most or all of the original lacquer when using the eraser. Those swirl places are still there ready to be filled back up with dirt and grime (and wax).
koolmoecraig:
Isn't the magic eraser just 2000 grit sandpaper?
shardian:
--- Quote from: koolmoecraig on November 11, 2008, 03:49:29 pm ---Isn't the magic eraser just 2000 grit sandpaper?
--- End quote ---
It rates out to approx. 1500 grit. However, it is able to get down into crevices much better than standard sand paper.
grbgemen:
hmm. figured ripping it all down was gonna be the way to go.
so how does one strip the play field? i mean where on earth do i start. start by just taking a ton of pictures? and then slowly just start desoldering parts?
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EDIT: Well i just read a guide on pinrepair.com and it looks like he just removed all the plastics. i guess i was under the impression you guys removed everything including whats attached under the play field.
this is the guide:
http://www.pinrepair.com/restore/index2.htm#pf1
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i took a look under the play filed a little bit ago and im just amazed at how much is going on under there.
what about touch up paints?
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