I've searched this thread and a few others but found limited/dated info. I am looking for an update on the current environment for "quality" replacement cab decals (only need the cab). Feels like none are available but just wanted to validate my research. The only name of the game for decent looking cab art appears to be the Rad Cals. I've done 10 or so cabs the old fashion way and that is what I prefer but am open to other/new things. Now that the radcals have been out for a few years, what's the consensus on quality/longevity/etc.? Any drawbacks? I do wish that they went all the way to the top of the cabinet. It would be nice if he offered that as an option. Any good regular decals still floating around anywhere?

I tried an internal sub upgrade only once. As soon as I heard an external, that was my only solution going forward. The sound wasn't even close to being comparable. Of course it helped that I bought a bunch of PSW10's for $79-$99 back in the olden days so it was actually the same price or cheaper to do an external anyway with what some of the options were out there.

I just put transparent perfect play silicone from PBL on most of my games and really like the way they play compared to traditional white\black rubber.

The shaker code is separate by game and loaded into the smaller shaker controller board (you choose the game at checkout). I have the shaker on my LOTR and it functions the same regardless of the sound track I choose as far as I can tell. I have the board and shaker for my IJ but haven't gotten far enough along to install it yet.

This 100%, don't go new over old on IJ. There are photos out there of why.

Sure absolutely that is an option but that wasn't exactly what was asked. If you're going to go through all that trouble though, you might as well just do it right. I just don't do body work to a sticker vs the base wood of the cabinet. If you want to do a quickie job then yea, you can paint the decals black. Obviously if you have some significant defects in the cabinet, it's going to take some additional effort.

http://www.passionforpinball.com/ijpros.htm

Note he's running about 4ish month behind on work.

Are these on the market or somewhere else?

I've had aftermarket toppers on games for 20+ years with no issues. Most tap power directly from the voltage out on the board or utilize a tap that is unused for something like a DBA. Toppers may at most have a few LED's. It's not like we driving high demand motors, solenoids, etc.. The same can mostly be said for mods and unless you have a delicate system infrastructure like PB Alien, are not usually an issue to add onto the system.

Varistor: https://www.pinballlife.com/radial-varistor-14mm.html

I have retro's on my JJP and they are nice. I would avoid these: https://www.pingraffix.com/product-page/bally-williams-indiana-jones-pinblades

Mine delaminated from being rolled up in shipping. After reaching out to Joe I finally got a new set after about 2.5 months of waiting and they arrived destroyed in a destroyed box (shipped with no protection in a flimsy box). I was ghosted after reaching out multiple times after that.

Yea I've done previous business with him before on multiple items including my Metallica blades which are great. I now have no interest in purchasing from him in the future based on the product I received but more so, how I was treated.

This is one where online usually isn't the best solution. I'd go in and try your local ACE hardware or something similar. They have a nice supply of more rare things like this. Everyone usually has one in their neighborhood or close by so it's often a good first stop.

If you're comparing a big box store to ACE for this type of stuff, I wouldn't. I find many more specialty items at ACE then either of the big box stores. Their smaller plastic pull out drawers above the normal nuts and bolts are where they are at. While you might not find all the pieces shown there, I know I've seen the star washers there and they have a decent supply of blackened hardware. They are more expensive but have much better supply of nuts and bolts (at least around here). It's either worth a drive to rule it out or it isn't, that's up to you.

Not the OP but I use this on my car and it works great.

https://sensha-world.com/crystal-glow-8-year-coating/