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Those pesky play field dimples

By cottonm4

5 years ago


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#2 5 years ago
Quoted from cottonm4:

I know there is a post that is talking about play field dimples and opinions are quite strong about play field dimples and do they happen, or do they not happen, etc.
Even with Vid's illustrations, I was of the opinion that play field dimples were a relatively new occurrence because softer wood is being used in this day and age. I've just been educated.
I have a pin I recently restored which included clear coating the play field with automotive clear polyurethane. I sanded and buffed and polished the clear on that play field. It was as smooth as glass and shined like spit polished shoes.
The pin is a Stern Big Game, made in 1980. I have played it a lot since I got it running a few months ago. Actually, I have been playing the hell out of it.
Tonight, I pulled the play field glass to replace to some rubber rings and do general cleanup. And low and behold, in the right kind of light, I have too many dimples to count.
Even though Vid has said repeatedly "all pinball machines get dimples" I did not want to believe it. Now I do. Believe. I'll keep trying to get some pics.
P.S. I wish I could find that original post about dimples. And maybe this post could be tucked into that one and the Mods could close this post.

They will smooth out and look better over time and you don't really see them anyway unless you are looking for them so i woukdnt sweat it too much if i were you. I bet that Big Game looks sweet though doesn't it?

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