Derry, NH
The right star rollover on my Surf Champ is broken. This causes the white popup to come up above more than it should sometimes. So I've read some playfield restoration write ups here, very good write ups. On a recent order to PBR I bought 5 new stars and inserts.I have a question concerning the process and the adhesive used to secure them.
1. Removeing the old ones
- I've read a little heat from a blow dryer applied from the bottom of the playfield can help.
- There may be a clear coat on the playfield. Scoring around that insert is needed to insure when it comes out it doesn't chip the clear or lift the paint or part of the playfield. I am a little apprehensive about using an exact-o knife around the playfield.
- I've read to use a socket that fits snuggly in the hole to apply an even pressure when lightly tapping it out.
2. Installing the new ones
- Prep is very important. removing all of the old adhesive. then a light sand on the edge of the insert and an application of plastic prep so the new adhesive has a good bond to the plastic.
- Now to the adhesive and my concern. I've read that a two part type epoxy is used. That sounds like a permanent step. For a standard insert that would make sense. But, is that good for something like the star rollover that might need to be replaced again?
Any input would be greatly appreciated 
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