Having a tech issue with the shield:

When raised, it doesn’t raise high enough and the ball grazes it (but makes it past). It is starting to chip away at the shield point every so slightly.

Anyone else have this? The mech doesn’t have any obvious adjustment points, unfortunately.

Put a playfield protector on today. Very easy.

Remove: Flips, slingshot plastics, wireform, backboard (yes, the whole backboard). This will allow you to bend the pf protector into place. No hangup issues on this one.

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I stared at that ramp for ten minutes before thinking: nah.

I was pretty happy to work out that removing 7 screws holding the backboard let it pull right off with the loop diverters and everything — and the loop portion of the pfp could slide right behind and under the ramp. Which is SERIOUSLY screwed in there, huh?

I operate at a high traffic location. There are about 75 games. San Francisco. BK was the #1 earner in its first two weeks ever, which is cool.

The idea is that you can op with a protector to mitigate damage then remove it when you flip — or in my case, trade up for a premium. The pf is then minty, undimpled fresh. Maybe it’s even had some time to set and won’t dimple as much.

No one in all of the league nights, PAPA tournaments, or regular long hours play has ever noticed, commented on, or found a problem with the protectors on some games at this location. They are thinner now, too so most people haven’t even played on one. There is a Pinside/home use argument that’s totally valid against protectors. Doesn’t make any difference to me though. Would recommend for anyone in my situation (no one here).

Sure:

The flippers

The sling plastics

The cross-game single wireform (4 nuts)

The back board (four screws in two brackets on rear of back board, 3 wood screws under playfield)

That’s it!