I wouldn't think you'd need to clear over base. Are you asking to be ultra conservative? Like when repairing a backglass - clear, so you could remove your last layer if you didn't like it? In theory, with all your hard work, you could clear the base, then if you had a problem with your stencil, you should be remove down to the clear over base.

This should be an unnecessary layer after base, as I would think you shouldn't have problems with the stencils. Then I'd heard many talk of clearing the final cabinet for an added layer of protection.

Keep up the great thread... I'm a month behind you... Gorgar is apart and in the shop!

I agree with putting down the grey or white before the color in theory, but I don't know how many actually do this. I don't think Williams or Bally laid a white or grey layer first before putting on a color over a dark base. I wasn't planning on doing this with my Gorgar cabinet, but it has crossed my mind several times.

May not need a poll, but it would be great to hear anyone who has restored a cabinet on whether they laid the white/grey before the lighter color on black base.

Looking good Cosmo! Are you happy with the yellow, once you sprayed the lighter coat first?

I think they look fine. Think of your imperfections like the original factory overspray... fix the obvious ones that can easily be fixed. The small ones just add character.

Are you happy with the paint brand? Pinball stencils recommends Krylon or the Rustoleum 2x... Think the Rustoleum 2x would be different?

Rich looking! Love the color depth. Nice job.

Had this happen on a few motorcycle tins... Doesn't look like orange peel. My gun started taking a dump. Needed a good cleaning. Make sure those little disposable filters are clean/new. I also remember moving too fast, worrying about a run, so it didn't cover right. My gun might have been a little too far away as well.

Fine line... put it on thick enough with slower movements, but don't get the runs!!!

Looking great! Way beyond good...

Monster Bashes are known for their cabinet wrinkling around the legs. Whoever restored mine used the smaller metal ones that are standard on new pins. I think they even come in plastic. Might want to consider the smaller ones as you did such a great job on the cabinet.