Humble, TX
Quoted from TechnicalSteam:FYI - It's not entirely on Mirco people.
You ever see a Mirco PF Repro. They are very nice.
Have you ever seen someone not use proper fasteners on a PF and what that does overtime. Wood, humidity and pressure = lots of issues on old Pinballs including all the Williams, Bally Games over time.
It might be in the best interest of the owner to photograph and document the game before you play it. Take of the glass and photograph that new PF before you put the balls in it. If there is a defect nows your time to scream bloody murder. Not after you've plunked around for a couple weeks.
That said I have never had any issues with Mirco's aftermarket playfields for my restored games. They've always been very nice and I don't see any dimpling or issues like I do on my Sterns.
That said think JJP needs to step up along with Stern. I don't see these issues on my Spooky PFs or American Pinball games.. Knock on wood. but not to hard on the CC.
All this said.. I sold my Wonka many many moons ago buyer said that their was pooling but I never saw any. People read these post and most of them become instant experts on PF manufacture. I do not claim to be that. I've seen some pretty god awful Clear Coat jobs in my years collecting . I think the issue is just perfect storm of quick turn around and new line workers without PF QA class.
Imagine a NIB game with Pooling and PF issues sold as is at a Premium to someone.. Ergh no thanks.
I have bought maybe 6 repro PFs from mirco and had issues with every one. Lukily he has replaced them, no questions asked and no return needed. The last one however was a TZ that the clear completely turned white. He replaced it but the one he sent had issues as well and he wouldnt send another. I guess he is done with customer service.
