Clearcoating (first time experience)

[flashinstinct]

Well I'm done. And I think the results are nothing short of spectacular
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2BJ40u4tf0

All the white bumper white explosion were repainted, the slamp ramp wear was filled with bondo and repainted and a few touch ups here and there. I do have clear the holes and remove the extra clear in the big hole areas. And then reassembly.

Anyone have any experience tips for painting the cabinet....it's next on my list.

 

[DRANO]

That did turn out really nice!
Congrats!

Not sure why you have clear buildup in the holes though? Just elevate your playfield off your work surface next time. I just use some scrap strips of wood.

I've never actually seen buildup like that. Usually there's enough movement of the
Playfield between all the various coats and sanding in between that this wouldn't happen. This looks like it never moved from it's spot during the whole process.

In any case, a dremel will make short work of that.

Have fun reassembling it!

 

[flashinstinct]

I had taped all the holes and didn't bother taking the tape off until about 3 days ago so the clear just sat there for like a month... all 4 layers of it.

 

[DRANO]

That'll do it

Only time I tape up a hole is if I'm too lazy to fully strip the underside. I do this a lot with EM playfields. I don't like taking them apart. All those flat head screws :x

It usually breaks off with the tape though... and a little filing cleans it up easily enough.

 

[flashinstinct]

Any advice on painting the inside of the cab and the outside? I;m stripping the decals this week.