I guess maybe not a total restoration since I barely know what I'm doing,a but here goes! Game was just super dirty and lots of little bits of rust/oxidation so got a tumbler to get everything polished and saw a couple BRyan Kelly threads with really useful tumbling tips so giving it a go!

Taking a boatload of pics so if anyone wants torn down junkayrd pics they are at http://s886.photobucket.com/user/jrivelli/library/junkyard?sort=3&page=1

Biggest so far today was the cleaning then flame polishing of left ramp. Came out a lot better than I thought it would. (sorry, forgot to take before of ramp out of game, but it was definitely the wrong color)

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haha idk if "fun" is the word I use, but i like it! Yeah, Ill be doing that pinballbulbs style as well when I put this back together

Got the other ramp. Done. Managed to not eff it up too

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Are there any good posts on here about how to rivet things back on? I found a couple posts about it, but nothing super defniitive

Only if you flame them :p. Biggest thing is that ramps need to get super clean or dirt is burned in

These are for the targets on the junkyard cars. Seems like a massive pain and investment for just this. May just use small screws and nuts and it'll look good and work well and be easy

Maybe worst light but was able to get this pretty clean and now no need to ricet. Woo hoo!

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Simple green soak amd alcohol wipe down. Like new!

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That is correct. Was just a bit surprised by the description in that thread and then seeing the game

Got it mostly done with a lot fo pics. Looks pretty good. Thread didnt have any replies in it so I figured most people not interested in junkyard so stopped posting updated and pics. Didnt want to have 20 posts in a row of myself only

But, since you asked. Here are a few pics of the end result of some sections. Got all the posts cleaned, nuts and polished tumbled and then grinded and then some polished agan since so much oxidation on them. Pulled some bottom assemblies and switches to tumbled as well

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Yup, prototype. No code was ever implemented for it though. I hear it just affects the swinging ball at times

Thanks BR. Yeah, if done right they look badass! If done wrong....ouch

Oh hey, sorry. Turned out really good. Any game with ramps that take up a good portion of the back of the game and go from clean to dirty are just such a cool transformation. Makes the whole game look different. Been tracking down an opto error. PBL sent me wrong ones so a big delayed on the correct ones getting sent out. Learned a ton about tumbling and metal polishing overall since I took this one that one small next step so that was pretty fun. I'll try to snag some more pics of stuff once fully up and working!

Underside came out alright too. Forgot a before here, sorry! Took quick pics with cell phone, not sure what glare on bottom subway is, its clear like upper ramps

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Sure thing. I grab a tupperware from dollar store and then pour in some simple green and mix a bit of hot water. The simple green tells you the portions to mix, but I make it whatever they say, but way stronger. So, put in more simple green. Let them soak for an hour or so, pull out and either wipe with cloth or scrub with old tooth brush. Most of the stuff just fell off.

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Here are my flame polishing steps, which I consider super important:

1. Pull everything off the ramp, metal wires etc.
2. Clean ramp with simple green to get any major gunk off. I dont mix simple green for this cleaning, just spray on rag and wipe.
3. Use Novus 2 to remove the ball lines and tougher stains. Really take your time and scrub hard. Anything left on will stay when flame polished forever.
4. Use alcohol on a clean rag to wipe all residue off. At this point the ramp will be pretty dang clean and clear.
5. Get a butane cooking torch from basically any grocery store. ( http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mUEkEh1H1UUjypCC5X-kJJQ.jpg) Doesnt matter what you get.

I like to click it on and off, not constantly leave it on. I go in a sweeping motion and apply direct flame, but for in any one spot for too long. As you get good at it you will see the clarity in the ramps, but also be careful not to apply heat for too long in one spot or too direct as it will warp ramp or get burn marks. I recommend the cooking torch since lower heat and easier to not mess things up for the novice and light weight.

Hope that all helps!