That's normal on all painted Stern lockbars. They masked off the latch area before paint/powder, and it's exposed steel that then oxidizes. Doesn't hurt anything, but if it bugs you just put some blue tape on and hit the rust with steel wool.

Has anyone changed out the T-molding on the LE yet? Trying to decide between light grey, dark grey, and chrome. None of them is a great match. I kind of like the chrome actually, but it might be a bit too much bling.

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Which of the colors do you consider to be silver?

Do you have a picture of the full game showing it with the side rails in view?

My LE doesn't have the reinforced diverter welds, but sure does have a lot of extra weld on the U-turn ramp and scoop. Anything I should be doing to try to prevent that ramp entrance from breaking?

Can someone please clarify exactly how to bend the diverter scoop bracket to stop the buzzing? I see the instructions from Stern, but it's not super clear on exactly where to bend. Thanks!

That's what I did. The cabinet angles are a bit different on this one than previous games. Actually looks like they changed suppliers.

Wait, that's intentional?

I've spent hours trying to figure out what was wrong with my post constantly stopping the ball on launch and what felt like they should be clean orbit shots.

Just a heads-up:

I saw a small chunk of clear on the playfield. Found the chipping near the sling bolt. Wanted to fix it before it chipped into the art. Pulled the bolt/assembly, removed the loose clear. Gently sanded and brushed on some touchup clear to protect. 15 minute job and Looks 100%. Just letting it dry overnight before I reassemble.

The mech wasn't screwed down fully, which may have contributed. That bolt was carrying the entire force/vibration every time the sling fired. I've seen this on a few other games recently as well. Those bolts are definitely a weak point when it comes to clearcoat chipping. Not a huge deal, just something to keep an eye out for.

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400, but that's just what I had easily accessible.

It looks like it's just stuck on the mylar edge. That an happen with a slow moving ball.

Yikes.

I guess you could just take the Hooked on Pinball one and kick it around on the driveway for a bit...