Clearcoating playfields.

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Need advise for clear coating play fields.

I have watched the "This old pinball" video and checked out a few other you tube videos on this subject. I have restored a few games but never took on this task.

1. I have color matched pretty darn close but the colors aren't 100% and they of course look flat being acrylic. From what Ive seen is they don't have to be 100% and after clear coating the flat acrylic paint will match the rest of the board. Just wanted to get some more first hand accounts of people who tried themselves.

2. In none of these videos have I seen or maybe I missed advise on covering play field screw holes. I know the obvious play field lite fixture holes need covered etc but not sure on the tiny play field mount holes. On one hand I think it would be good since often the screw holes are loose after many years of play. On the other hand I see a potential receipt for disaster drilling through the new nice thick layer of clear coat.

3. The best method seems to be automotive clear coat by Omini for a smooth field. I have no old crap play field to practice on and sure don't want to try on these for the first time. Has anyone on here took a play field to a auto body shop and had success? I know a good reliable body shop near me and they are willing to take a look, but still have not with the touch ups incomplete. I can go through a entire game take every part out put it back in a 2-3 weeks time. Its taken me two months to get these two play fields touched up to my standards and still not happy 100%!

Any advise I would appreciate. Thanks!
 
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