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How to keep good existing Mylar looking great

By Spacemanratso09

5 years ago



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#1 5 years ago

I recently picked up EATPM and it is a gem.
It was on route for months then was taken care of for the next thirty years with not much play
The Mylar that covers the playfield is still like new outside of scuffs from play
It looks crystal clear smooth as glass
I was wondering what would be the proper way to maintain this look
Also if the minor marks that are there could be taken away
I have purchased old games that were real nice
I just never found one and it needs nothing and didn’t want to mess things up
Thanks!

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#2 5 years ago

Wax it regularly.
Although, if I was in your place, I would strip the playfield, remove Mylar, touch it up and clearcoat it. Vid has a really nice guide on clearcoating pfs.

PS: Oh, for playfield protection you should also consider buying Cliffies, plastic and/or metal protectors and new rubbers (polyurethane or silicone).

#3 5 years ago

Personally, I don't remove mylar unless absolutely necessary. I prefer not to take the risk of the paint lifting.

There is a headlight buffing kit that a fee people have mentioned that seems to help polish cloudy mylar.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001AIZ5HY/

But for this game, I'd say just shop it, protect it, wax it, and play it.

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