(Topic ID: 265446)

How to prevent paint wear on Playfield

By PinballPro360

4 years ago



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“How to prevent paint wear on Playfield”

  • Mylar!! 12 votes
    86%
  • No Mylar!! 2 votes
    14%

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#1 4 years ago

I have an Earthshaker! pinball machine and recently did some paint playfield touchups. What should I put over the painted areas to prevent the paint from wearing off. I was planning on mylar but is there anything else I should try?

#2 4 years ago

Playfield protector

#4 4 years ago

Some use a little touch of clear

#5 4 years ago
Quoted from PinballPro360:

I have an Earthshaker! pinball machine and recently did some paint playfield touchups. What should I put over the painted areas to prevent the paint from wearing off. I was planning on mylar but is there anything else I should try?

Clearcoat, playfield protector, or mylar

#7 4 years ago

Great!! Thanks for the help!! I'll probably put a little piece of mylar over the painted area

#8 4 years ago

Unplug it ???

#9 4 years ago
Quoted from PinballPro360:

Great!! Thanks for the help!! I'll probably put a little piece of mylar over the painted area

Wax the area first. Many say the wax allows it to be removed easier if it needs to be replaced.

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