I really like playfield protectors. I have one for Tmnt DE, Amazing Spider-Man Gottlieb (custom-made by me), and Deadpool Pro. My biggest issue is, after waiting almost 2 weeks to add a playfield protector to my Deadpool Pro NIB HUO, I am seeing more "Wet" areas. It's not a big deal, but I notice it more and more. Playfield Protectors, and another Pinsider, recommended I blow air between protector and playfield to remove the spots. I'm more concerned with introducing more dust and debris when trying to eliminate this minor issue. I'll give it a few weeks and see if the wet spots continue to annoy, or maybe I'll get used to the look. Gameay, to me, is as good as it was prior to the protector.

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They didn't start showing up until 24 hours after install. They have been spreading for the last few days. Playing had led to increase in spotting. It pretty much concentrated at the lower side of the playfield. I vacuumed and prepped the playfield prior to install. I also confirmed that no wax or any other extras were added to the playfield, by calling stern directly.

There is one possible solution that I'm not trying: lightly dust underside of protector. It worked on a smaller scale (polarized sheet contacting lcd of gameboy dmg).

Also, could prep/clean clearcoat with novus 2 which could "roughen" surface?

I'm going to live with the spots, as long as there's no additional harm to my playfield.

I bought from playfield protectors of Germany. I still recommend the product. After over a year on my tmnt, it looks great and hasn't collected any noticeable dust between playfield and protector.

Yeah, Sebastian of Playfield Protectors said it's due to the new paint, and to apply compressed air, or use hair dryer to remove the spots. I haven't tried it yet.

I'm still in agreement with the above statement regarding newton rings, light refraction...that stuff I can't control.

I wanted to post an update to my custom made protector for Gottlieb Amazing Spider-Man. I'm not convinced it's working out for this particular playfield. I bet a lot of the crap showing up is bits of old paint breaking off. I may need to clear coat this one.

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I thought my naptha cleaning was very thorough. I have vacuumed and naptha'd the crap out of it. I guess it can't be too clean if it's still leaving all that crud behind.

Pinball is new.

State Graduate to you!!! Westland is my hometown, btw. Yeah, it does look like old wax. Maybe I need to scrub harder.

Thing is...I need to be gentle on this playfield (see pic). I need to preserve the fragile looking paint. A clear coat could be in the works very soon.

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Thanks, Thrillhouse! That makes perfect sense!

I'm seriously considering a clearcoat (nothing excessive) to keep the remaining art from breaking off. Of course, I still want to use a protector on top. I could care less about "wet" spots at this point. I'll probably do another vacuum, naptha, vacuum, and then maybe clearcoat (all at home).

Playfield paint is sealed in place. Playfield protector added on top. I'm happy with the result. Plays great. I'm happy!

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My playfield protector had a good run before collecting bits of white crap. I bet it happens each time I lift up the playfield for maintenance. There must be some flaking paint underneath some of the plastics. I hope the mylar keeps the paint protected from all that debris. I'm a little dissapointed but this should be expected.

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Thanks, Aniraf! I'll use my compressor.

A few months ago, I removed the playfield protector from my Data East TMNT for a cleaning along with playfield paint retouching project. I decided to use novus 2 in an attempt to shine/smooth out the protector playing surface. The ball now seems to move way too fast (if that's possible, or even a "thing").

Positive: Captive splinter shot is easier since ball travels at higher speed.

Negative: Entrance ramps and Orange Michelangelo Targets seem to be taking much more of a beating. Also getting more airballs.

Is it possible for the surface to be too slick? I went back and tried buffing the protector some more to remove any residual Novus 2 that may have been left. Also, I made sure to wipe the pinballs of any oil that was used during storage/shipping from Marco.

Excellent! I'll leave it alone. Maybe it was meant to play fast. Also, I made some entrance ramp protectors to slow down damage. Thanks!