I used Decolor paint markers on mine and it came out pretty nice. Alternatively, you could use the decals everybody sells. I've never used them but they're quite available.

http://www.littleshopofgames.com/Games/fisht.html

I would try to match the paint first and touch it up that way before you resort to the decals. The decals will sit above the surface and cause a ridge, you have to remove all of the paint before you put the decal down or clear coat it until it's smooth. I just went through this with diner. I used decals and had to clear coat 7 layers to cover the decals and get it smooth.

I would highly recommend trying to paint it first. A good color match can make the fix almost invisable. I use epoxy inks to repair play fields. They are a 2 part ink that requires a hardener but they are very durable and don't need to be covered with a mylar and they mix great for color matching. Great when you are not clear coating.

Wes, do you have a brand you like for the epoxy inks and where do you usually pick them up at?

I'm wondering if it's a insert popping out?

All the Fishtales that i have seen have this problem its just normal wear.

I use Enthone or Nazdar epoxy screen ink. I use this ink in my work as I own a screen printing shop and I print on metal and glass. The problem with using these inks is they are very expensive. I buy them from a screen printing supply, Lambert Screen Printing supply. It's probably not the most practical type of ink to use due to the price but the durabilty makes it great for pinball playfields.

I buy them in quart sizes but they may have them in smaller sizes...the quarts can go for $40 to $150 a qt. depending on the color. But you may be able to find them in smaller size tubes.

You might want to check this overlay out at Mad-Amusements
http://mad-amusements.com/product.php?id_product=256
It looks large enough to cover your problem area.

Yes, that's why I avoid them if I can. Some are thicker than others. I just clear coated a Diner and used overlay decals in some areas. I had to do about 5 extra coats and sanding to get it smooth on the final coat.

Yes. Heat from underneath then tap it down with a block and hammer lightly until flat. You may get some cracking of the clearr coat around the insert. You can fill them with water consistancy super glue then sand with 600 grit to smooth it out.