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EM Playfield Swap tips and tricks thread.

By Shapeshifter

7 years ago


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    #51 7 years ago
     
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    pinhead52

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    Started!
    Tips above were great for removing lane wires.
    This part was hard to get out and wondered if there is a tool to put back in when I get to that stage? My nut driver set is not deep enough so used a tool that just gripped and twisted but could easily scratch p/f putting back in.
    Top of p/f is done, and removed pop bumpers and flipper mechs completely.
    Now the hard part begins....
    Oh, the p/f has been clear coated.
    Any do's and don't regarding re-fixing stuff onto it? Don't want it cracking or scratching it.

    First thing I attach are the siderails after a quick sand and poly. Then I tape the top edges of the siderails to avoid scuffing them up. GTB used nails to attach the siderails, I generally use #6 1 inch stainless wood screws, countersunk.

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    #52 7 years ago
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    Shapeshifter

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    Quoted from pinhead52:

    First thing I attach are the siderails after a quick sand and poly. Then I tape the top edges of the siderails to avoid scuffing them up. GTB used nails to attach the siderails, I generally use #6 1 inch stainless wood screws, countersunk.

    Thanks - will do this.

    Do you take the siderails off before starting to remove all the stuff on the back? Guessing that is the way to go....

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    #53 7 years ago
     
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    wayner

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    On a populated (heavy) pf Simon I try to avoid leaving the side rails off for any length of time. IMO apart from their functional/operational role they play a positive role in providing longitudinal strength to the pf.

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    #54 7 years ago
     
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    jeffc

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    Quoted from Shapeshifter:

    . . . wondered if there is a tool to put back in when I get to that stage? My nut driver set is not deep enough . . .

    Whole thread about this with ideas - I prefer the multi-screwdriver because I already have it
    https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/what-tool-do-you-use-to-remove-the-playfield-posts#post-3494341

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    #55 7 years ago
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    Shapeshifter

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    Thanks guys - good tips.

    Near the end of the swap - just taken so much time!

    Labelled and numbered every single screw so they at least went back in the correct place.

    I put the rails on the new p/f straight away and did the single coat of laquer to freshen them up.

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