Hey all, I'm refurbishing my mega old beatup Jokerz. Right now I'm almost done removing everything off the playfield, but I have a couple of those red plastic posts where the screws are stripped. 3 Questions:

1. When I try to unscrew these posts with plyers, the little metal disc thingy (not sure what to call it, but it's the metal piece that clamps into the playfield underneath and allows the post screw to lock into it) just spins along also. I've tried holding onto it with another set of plyers while twisting the screw, but the disc thingy just gets all torn up. WD40 fixed a couple of them, but I still have 6 or so left that won't budge. Anyone else have to deal with these before and if so, any tips?

2. Speaking of the metal disc thingy, where the heck do I buy new ones? Didn't see anything on Marco, and my other collection of stand by sites didn't have any either.

3. Is there an official name for the metal disc thingies?

Thanks so much everyone for all the feedback. I went ahead and used my Sawzall on the remaining ones. Sure I could have used the Dremel, but I was already over the top frustrated with these things......might as well enjoy destroying 'em. Luckily playfield was not harmed!
I was wondering....is there an advantage in using the t-nuts vs. a simple nut and washer?

Included a photo of my lovely cabinet. That's going to be a fun one to redo. Already have the cabinet art ready to go.....but may need some bondo first....

Lastly, the former owner(s) decided to do a lot of straight soldering to the boards. Why Why Why? My Pinbot (next on the list) is the same way too. Looking forward to making a lot of new connectors......ugh...

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A couple years ago, I went bonkers on Great Plains' website and bought way too many types of connectors. Luckily it gave me a good collection of material. I've built a handful of new connectors so far and no issues at all.

https://www.greatplainselectronics.com/categories.asp?cat=35

Sanded my playfield down. I cannot for the life of me get the blue inserts at the bottom looking nice. Planning to clear coat then do an overlay and clear coat again. Anyone think it's worth replacing these with new ones? When I put Naphtha on them, they look ok, but you can still see some of the white streaks.

Also, my ramp in the middle is severely cracked up. Anyone ever attempted to swap out the plastic on it? Those rivets look like a mess to go through. I already replaced the top plastic with all the rivets last year and don't ever want to experience that rivet fun again!

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Just so happen to have my playfield out and measured it. Came to 20 1/8 x 42 1/4

Complete restore. Changing everything from chrome to gold. New overlay, plastics, flippers, and pop bumpers. Basically turning it into a new machine.
I've been working on that middle ramp bridge deal for a week or two now. Created a new graphic and now looking for the right size clear plastic to use to go on top. I've spent way too many hours on this game, but it's been a great learning experience.

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Oh, and I was unaware SB had Jokerz. I'll need to try it out. The last time I was at CP Pinball, there was a Jokerz in the back getting worked on. Sounds like this game is getting trendy (or simply just my wish that it goes up in value...).

I recently replaced my Jokerz plastics and now have no use for the old ones. I'd hate to throw them away. Anyone want them? All I'd ask for is whatever it costs me to mail it off. Send me a message if interested.

FYI, the plastics are a little yellow'ish, which is noticeable on the clear parts.

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