(Topic ID: 134708)

Remove playfield protector - yeah or nay?

By EvanDickson

8 years ago



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  • Latest reply 8 years ago by ForceFlow
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#1 8 years ago

So my mousin around has a playfield protector of some sort over the main play area. There are bubbles over a couple inserts, which makes me want to remove it. But there is also an area of some slight planking, and I fear that I'll take the artwork off if I try to remove it. I'm leaning towards leaving it on, and just ignoring the bubbles. Does this seem like the best option?

#2 8 years ago

Leave it. Removing Mylar on system 11 games is a last resort.

#3 8 years ago

If you remove it, you have to clearcoat it.

Leave it protecting the playfield.

#4 8 years ago

You'll be sorrrrrrrry!

#5 8 years ago

Ok, sounds like I should leave it, so this is what I will do. Thank you for the advice!

Can the air bubbles be removed? Like using a syringe to pop them/inject glue? Anything like that?

#6 8 years ago

If they reallly bother you, yes. Refer to the Vids guide on playfield repair. I believe there was a thread on how to inject clear with a syringe.

#7 8 years ago

Thought I'd be the minority here, but I leave mine. I like the extra protection. I use polishing compound (the green turtle wax container) and follow with wax. It shines the Mylar up pretty well (not mirror perfect, but pretty good).

#8 8 years ago
Quoted from KenH:

Thought I'd be the minority here, but I leave mine. I like the extra protection. I use polishing compound (the green turtle wax container) and follow with wax. It shines the Mylar up pretty well (not mirror perfect, but pretty good).

Seems like you're not the minority at all. Majority is saying, if it ain't broke, don't break it.

#9 8 years ago

Mines pretty rough on my RK...I fixed mine by...instead of staring at the bubbles....I stare at the ball now..... .............Joey

#10 8 years ago

You can clean the darkened edges of the mylar with naptha, a paper towel, and running the paper towel along the edge with your fingernail.

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