Stripping and re-populating a playfield is a major effort which I am not sure I am comfortable with but I would love to clearcoat the playfield. Has anyone ever tried to completely stripe the top of the playfield and clearcoat with the underside populated. I do not see why you cannot get just as good results with careful masking.

Thoughts and experiences?

Thanks,
Dave

Thanks for the info Cody...I too am not looking for a perfect restoration. I am consider it for, Firepower, Mata Hari, Harlem Globetrotters and Strikes and Spares. Two questions:
1) Each have insert cupping, did you resolve that with clear or sand them down
2) What type of clearcoat and sprayer

Thanks to all for the feedback, I did not expect to get as much as I did. It seems when you follow the restoration threads, everyone is fully stripping the PF...good to know so many are not with excellent results.

This has given me the confidence to take it on myself when the weather permits.

Next question is best way to handle star rollovers as I am currently working on my Strikes and Spares. Should I mask the entire round or plug them with the stars upside down? How do most handle them?

Thanks,
Dave

SDF...ever try burnt out lights instead?

WOW...don't even know how to respond to someone who would CC with things on top of playfield!

It is encouraging to hear from all these people who have cleared with the bottom still populated and I think most all people would have the sense to remove everything from the top. Let's hope this is truly an anomaly.

Thanks,
Dave