Rumor has it that JJP playfields are made in China from what I've heard recently although they do use Microplayfields too. Maybe their CE models use Microplayfields and then China for the other models.

As for Stern I've seen it most recently on Deadpool and Munsters. Same crap! For $8k+ you would think they'd get this crap under control.

Heck all of my Bally/Williams 90's era pins are all in excellent condition with no chipping or pooling around the posts.

What would it cost for Stern or any of these pinball manufacturers to go back to making Diamond Plate Coated Playfields like Williams use to do? It's only an automotive urethane clear coating that is done to the final playfield to make it more durable and add years to the life of the playfield. It can't add that much to the cost of a damn machine. I mean seriously for $8000+ you should get the best money can buy!

It would also probably minimize playfield dimpling also.

One way to check on a curing issue would be to check the LE models.....is the chipping only on the lower number LE's or throughout the entire production run? My Munsters LE is 492 of 600 and there are no issues currently with chipping, pooling of the posts or anything described in these threads. I'll consider myself lucky. Anyone else able to check their LE's for chipping, pooling, etc? Please post your LE number too.