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Are these scuffs where the inserts/clear parts are considered fine/normal? Just wanted to make sure before laying it on. Doesn't seem to clean off.
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I took off the top film. I don't think the bottom has a film other than the adhesive paper?
Quoted from Apinjunkie:That's what you're seeing in that picture, peel back a corner to double check but it should be crystal clear once that adhesive back is removed.
I tried to scratch at a corner on the bottom, definitely no film there. I'll try cleaning it more, just didn't want to risk screwing up anything on the backside.
Before I got my Xenon hardtop I watched a video of another guy installing it. He ran into an issue with the top rollover buttons not being able to go through because the hardtop holes were too small.
I got mine and have the same issue (amongst a few other issues). The holes have to be enlarged, which depending on your drilling experience might not end well. Just a heads up incase anyone is going to get a Xenon HT.
20220501_120219 (resized).jpg20220501_120226 (resized).jpgQuoted from vid1900:Those holes are supposed to be too small.
Just like the Star Rollover holes.
You have to enlarge those holes to fit your particular playfield.
But don't drill (that could very well end in disaster).
Remove the buttons (there is a black spring clip on the back of them), then after you install the HT, you enlarge the HT holes with a dremel
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/vids-guide-hardtop-restoration-comet#post-4470140[quoted image]
I see. Thanks! I think I have one of those bits. I was going to try a step-drill bit but I wasn't thrilled to do it...
Finished populating Xenon last night. Only complaint on the Xenon HT is that some colors aren't as deep as the original and some detailed shading is missing. Still happy with it! Saved a game for sure - playfield was missing so much paint when I got it.
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