Abstract3000
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So I'm restoring my playfield and I found a professional artist to touch up the paint for me, On the playfield I have a few large patches of mylar, most of them in great condition only a couple that need to be removed as they were applied over areas that already had issues.
So I was contemplating removing all the mylar patches (gambling on more paint removal) having it touched up then clear coated, but now I'm wondering if I should just remove the bad mylar patches touch it up, clean it then apply a few layers of wax instead?
My biggest concern are the inserts as a couple are raising and the others are lowered over time, yes i can use pin repair's method of fixing the inserts but the plastic on the top is 30yrs old I can simply level it but with the stretching of the plastic the indent will still be there.
So I guess my question is this, I know with 6-7 layers of clear coat the surface will be level and fill in the indents and protect the paint for good, but I don't have a special shop to lay that stuff down, it would require removing "All mylar" and from what I have heard doing it in your garage can be disastrous and dust will stick to it badly. As for waxing I know it can be applied over the mylar thats already there but will it build a thickness to help level? This is for home use so maybe a few plays per week
any insight would be great
Thanx
(ps what I'm referring to with "indents" is if you look at a circular inserts on an early 80's williams pinball, even though the edges may be level with the playfield looking from the side you can see where the middle has sunken in a bit most likely due to heat from the lamps and age)
So I was contemplating removing all the mylar patches (gambling on more paint removal) having it touched up then clear coated, but now I'm wondering if I should just remove the bad mylar patches touch it up, clean it then apply a few layers of wax instead?
My biggest concern are the inserts as a couple are raising and the others are lowered over time, yes i can use pin repair's method of fixing the inserts but the plastic on the top is 30yrs old I can simply level it but with the stretching of the plastic the indent will still be there.
So I guess my question is this, I know with 6-7 layers of clear coat the surface will be level and fill in the indents and protect the paint for good, but I don't have a special shop to lay that stuff down, it would require removing "All mylar" and from what I have heard doing it in your garage can be disastrous and dust will stick to it badly. As for waxing I know it can be applied over the mylar thats already there but will it build a thickness to help level? This is for home use so maybe a few plays per week
any insight would be great
Thanx
(ps what I'm referring to with "indents" is if you look at a circular inserts on an early 80's williams pinball, even though the edges may be level with the playfield looking from the side you can see where the middle has sunken in a bit most likely due to heat from the lamps and age)
