I keep reading about these high end playfield clear jobs and was wondering if having this done to a NOS LOTR playfield would be a good idea. I won't be putting it into a game but using it as wall art with that light kit (can't remember who it's by just now) to light up the inserts. What would the cost be. Any and all opinions welcome. Thanks
I do not think that there is any need to clearcoat a playfield, which is intended to be used as wall-art. Clearcoating is used to protect your playfield from the physical stress caused by the ball running and hitting on the playfield surface while you are playing.
Quoted from MustangPaul:I won't be putting it into a game but using it as wall art
You want to clearcoat it, just to hang it on the wall??? 
Doesn't matter what you do with it, the person doing the clear still has to make there money regardless of what happens to the playfield after that.....which is not his concern. You could pay for a cheaper quality but its like the old saying, you get what you pay for.
John P. Dayhuff
Battle Creek, Mi.
269-979-3836
Quoted from Dayhuff:Your looking at around $400 + shipping for the highest of quality.
John P. Dayhuff
Battle Creek, MI.
269-979-3836
You don't need to spend $400. $250ish can get you something beautiful.
It's a good idea if you are going to install it. There is little reason to spend to $$ otherwise unless you are for sure about buying one and doing a restore, and having a PF ready to go right away.
Quoted from Dayhuff:Again, you get what you pay for.
John P. Dayhuff
Battle Creek, Mi.
269-979-3836
I completely disagree. I'll put my $250 one up against your $400 one all day long.
Quoted from Dayhuff:Bring it on.
John P. Dayhuff
Battle Creek, Mi.
269-979-3836
LOL
Just because you spend $400, John, doesn't mean that's what it takes to get one done right.
Quoted from Dayhuff:Maybe not. But all the ones I've seen at a cheaper price are of lesser quality. Not saying thats always the case, just basicing it off what I've seen.
John P. Dayhuff
Battle Creek, Mi.
269-979-3836
and i saw $400 clear job looking like $200. but then again i saw $100 clear kicking $500 clear job in the a$$.
it's all about how and who does the job.
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