Quoted from algum123:

Having a hard time deciding between options for replacing the playfield on my BK. CPR just released a new version after many years, but my hopes were dashed when I found out they are still going with starburst inserts rather than the jewel ones on the original, reportedly since not all the molds could be found.
Mirco has had one out for a while now that is claimed to use the jewel inserts throughout (not sure how they sourced the originals), but given the numerous reports of issues with them I'm not sure I want to risk it.
I can keep my stock one that is not horrible but definitely has some wear here and there, go with the CPR one with the non-standard inserts, or go with Mirco.
While CPR is not perfect, I do have 3 repro playfields of theirs (Whirlwind, Flash and Spectrum), and other than getting the Whirlwind one with the odd line in the graphics on the lower half of the playfield I am quite happy with their work, and even that one issue does not really bother me.
Not having seen a BK with starburst inserts, how much of an impact does it have on the look of the game?

Quoted from Lostcause:

I recently bought a CPR FT playfield, the first one they sent had blurry black text/lines and also the orange background is more yellow and trees not as sharp.
They sent a replacement that got damaged, corner got bashed so gave me a $100 back. Same tree and orange thing, giving it a good few months to cure/dry before installing and the inserts are sinking as they were level and it started to warp so put rails on both sides, this is in a climate controlled room.
I might as well have gone for the Mirco one instead of waiting years for CPR to do them again.
I put playfield protectors on my BK as was in good condition with cupped inserts and very happy with how it plays and looks, really fast and ramps no problem now.

Quoted from Mathazar:

Finished my Black Knight coin door this weekend and this pretty much completes the restoration. Time to play!
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