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Not a simple Flash restore

By mark532011

4 years ago


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#49 4 years ago
Quoted from gdonovan:

Sparymax 2k IS a 2 part product that works just fine, I have used it myself for filling in inserts and low spots as the OP with no ill effects.
Something else is going on, there is another product on the playfield that is reacting causing this. The OP mentioned Diamond Clear being used which is where I suspect the problem lies.[quoted image][quoted image]

Do you find its easier/better to use the spray for clearing small areas? I have a can of the diamond max clear and its difficult to get it smooth and flat with a brush or foam applicator.

#52 4 years ago
Quoted from mark532011:

I originally tried diamond in the paint can as a brush-on. It was a disaster: https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/clear-diamond-finish-alternative-to-spraymax-2k#post-5064449
So I tried it just for inserts. It was a disaster also: https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/clear-diamond-finish-alternative-to-spraymax-2k#post-5076979
One of the posters thought it was because the paint-on product is different from the spray-on. So for my next one I decided to use only spray-on. But it’s not working either...grrr
I think I will give it a coat of spraymax as a new base to work with and see if that changes things.

I couldnt get the diamond to lay smoothly. Tried different brushes and it still had bumpy feel to it. Not sure what I am doing incorrectly, but it felt really thick.

#53 4 years ago

Mark-
On the first page where you have the photos of before and after with the ME. It looks 100x better without the swirls. I am curious if its really lighter looking as well or if it was just the light in the photo.

#56 4 years ago

I hope you can save all the files needed for the vinyl templates?. .That spinner turned out great..

3 weeks later
#68 4 years ago

Did you end up using the spraymax for the last coat?
Looks pretty good

#70 4 years ago

Glad that’s working. When you sand that shoot again, please post what grits you cycle through.
Thanks. Nice work

1 week later
#80 4 years ago
Quoted from Pinoffski:

Just saying how owe expectations have changed in pinball with people doing more high end restores..
The bar has been escalated now we remove the mylar and if you are lucky minimal paint is removed ..
I personally think you have done a awesome job so far imop...

I agree. You’ve made this game so much better. Have enjoyed this thread, even through the frustration. Flash is such a cool game. They didn’t make a million of them for no reason

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