Blackbeard, I am in your group as well. To the OP, I used brush on polycrylic to make some spot touchups. My Pin is a player and I just wanted it to look better than exposed wood.
Here's some before and after pics - certainly not the best ever, but at least eye clear for the most part (my first attempt at touch ups).
http://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/1st-timer-pf-touchupclear-advice-needed