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Some people have reported a scratched, fogged playfield protector despite extraneous efforts at cleaning, but using a microfiber cloth. I have the German brand on mine with the instructions specifically urging to avoid microfiber cloths in cleaning because it will ultimately expedite dulling the protector. Not sure if this is the case with yours or some others whose pps have dulled. I am getting a few “wet” spots, but I’m really happy overall with it on my ToM.
Quoted from DaveTheTrain:Sorry to bump this old thread.
Owners of these, have you noticed the ball doesn't bounce on the flipper rubbers like it does on games without?
I've got one on a DINER and it's incredibly dangerous to dead bounce on it. It just doesn't work.
I wonder if it's the protector?
It sounds like this might be an artifact of extra ball spin, which I do notice with the playfield protector. Yes, it is much more difficult to catch, and the ball behaves a little differently. I wouldn't say worse, or better, it's just different.
Quoted from Nepi23:What do you use for wiping the PF protector, if microfiber cloth should not be used?
Do NOT use a microfiber cloth. It will dull the protector. Just use Novus 1 with a cotton cloth
Quoted from Haymaker:not all microfiber cloths are created equal. Some are rougher and made to grab, some are very soft meant to wipe with no damage.
Sure, but no reason to roll the dice on something that can't be undone.
Quoted from Dono:I bought a PETG protector from Germany after seeing a buildup of dimples on my Jumping Jack reproduction playfield. Once installed and having played several hundred games I noticed several wet spots but can live with it although it looks like crap. More Bummed though to see minor smudging on the surface that I wasnt expecting after so few plays, but I assume this is par for the course. No longer seeing dimples being made, so I am happy about that.
If there is a way to truly polish these, I havent heard of an effective way... if anyone can chime in Id be all ears.
I learned all about the inherent facts of dimpling recently. Once you welcome this into your life, you'll enjoy pinball much more.
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/playfield-dimple-reality-check
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