This post should get you started: https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/vids-guide-to-ultimate-playfield-restoration/page/16#post-1667109
The short answer is no repair is going to look great. I think the best “easy” option will be sand lightly and try to find a finish that is a close color match to the existing finish.
If you’re planning on fixing the paint damage you’re headed down a huge rabbit hole. Read as many of the key posts in that thread as you can and solicit opinions there would be my advice.
I have read Vid's guide a few times and keep picking up on new things. NOTE his hints that Shellac "deserves a spot in your toolbox"
I've been thinking about the same as I have an EM with drag that my bothers me. I do not see much discussion in repairing this area which is probably our first hint. Wood stain/shellac spot repairs are almost always noticeable. With cracked or flaking varnish the best option is to remove the old and redo.
My plan: IF/WHEN I decide to do a playfield restoration I will first try to sand and feather new stain to match. If that is ugly I will sand and re-stain the entire area. I am leaning heavily towards "if"
I guess it boils down to what you want out of the game OR how much you expect to recoup your cost if/when you sell it.
Also depends on how much wear there is. If you are still in the top veneer layer can probably lightly sand and lacquer it.
That wear doesn't look too bad.
You can always test your technique on a hidden spot under the apron.
Thanks for all the good ideas.
Quoted from MrVern:NOTE his hints that Shellac "deserves a spot in your toolbox"
I have read some more posts about using shellac and leaning towards that.
Whatever I do, this is the first step:
Quoted from dr_nybble:You can always test your technique on a hidden spot under the apron.
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