Quoted from Yelobird:I'm curious, how much and how long does that matter after you roll a steel ball across it? I have seen some Amazing playfield artists and clear coat sprayers and unless your hanging it or a wall or displaying only does it play better? Look like glass forever? I have several clear coated playfields that looked Incredible to the point of art but after a year of using the playfield for it's purpose they all seem to equalize in appearance value. Unless of coarse Picasso himself autographed the playfield.....
Cleared PFs can be polished and cut again if need be for refinishing if you needed.
The difference in the applications is what leads to less defects, more durability, and less 'compromises' that many make but don't talk about until you spot something and they go 'oh thats just how it is...' - not always 
