(Topic ID: 218168)

Official "HARDTOPS" thread

By Skypilot

5 years ago


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“If we produce a Hardtop for this game would yo purchase it?”

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(Multiple choice - 1309 votes by 789 Pinsiders)

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Post #274 Upcoming Game List Posted by Outsidedge (5 years ago)

Post #870 Hardtop Hiatus Clarification Posted by Outsidedge (4 years ago)

Post #1086 New Website - 11/29/2019 Posted by Outsidedge (4 years ago)

Post #1142 Xenon Hardtop Available Posted by Outsidedge (4 years ago)

Post #1246 Pin*bot Hardtop Available Posted by Outsidedge (4 years ago)


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#2342 2 years ago
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#2350 2 years ago

Before, During and After pictures.
Totally satisfied with the result.

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#2351 2 years ago

I was able to reuse the original inserts and no black marker was needed around the inserts outline.
So I think it all depends on the conditions of the inserts

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#2354 2 years ago
Quoted from radium:

Looks good, now get some new stickers on that ramp

I'm looking for those stickers, but can't find them anywhere. I know eBay should be a good place, but no luck

#2362 2 years ago
Quoted from ibis:

Start from the bottom up, not the top down. That way if there's a slight off-set, its out of the eyes view.

I didn't have to do that, the alignment was precisely done, put it firmly taped on the bottom part and result was perfect.
Also with gates, spinner, posts, metal rails guides etc. you need a perfect alignment on the top part too.
It just take few extra minutes to carefully put it on place.
At the end the 95-97% of all the holes where perfectly in place, just 2 or 3 needed to be enlarged a little bit

#2367 2 years ago

How do you clean or what do you use to clean an Hardtop when needed??

7 months later
#2813 1 year ago

Got the new hardtop for my Xenon.
After laying the hardtop to try it on, I noticed that the top 4 holes on are too narrow.
What's the beat way to solve this issue?

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#2816 1 year ago
Quoted from Robotworkshop:

Here is a thread that covers those small rollover buttons and replacements that are available in different colors:
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/c-587-6-bally-rollover-buttons-now-available-for-xenon-and-kos

It's not matter of buying smaller rollover buttons.
The holes are not aligned at all

#2817 1 year ago
Quoted from Robotworkshop:

Here is a thread that covers those small rollover buttons and replacements that are available in different colors:
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/c-587-6-bally-rollover-buttons-now-available-for-xenon-and-kos

I think the holes on the hardtop are not aligned correctly . Are also (I want to say) half of the size that they suppose to be, accordingly on the playfiled original holes.
I think I need to "drill" them all (in some way) to match the playfiled holes.
I will read that post, but I think even smaller buttons will not.fit at the moment.
Correct holes size should be like the ones in this picture

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#2818 1 year ago

Mine looks like this

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#2820 1 year ago
Quoted from Robotworkshop:

No, I just posted that in case you need new ones or wanted ones in a different color. I believe all of the small rollovers are the same size.
There are variations in the playfields so some holes are made smaller on purpose. Those are meant to be enlarged later once the hardtop is attached. May be able to carefully use a step drill, regular drill, dremel with appropriate cutter, or a small router bit.

Got it. I misunderstood.
Thank you for the explanation and the link. I'll dig into it.
Maybe a different color buttons will look good

#2822 1 year ago

Was just placed on top of the playfiled to see, I specified that.
Anyhow the holes are in need to be adjusted. I got few tips how to do that.
I'll post updates

#2824 1 year ago

Problem solved

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