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Tips on removing a stubborn playfield glass

By Alan_L

5 years ago


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#1 5 years ago

Just picked a 1971 Williams Solids N' Stripes, a barn find but in the worst way: it's been sitting in an unheated barn since about 1981 and it's trashed.

The lockdown bar came right off, but all the pulling and shoving cannot budge the playfield glass. Needless to say the glass was covered with dirt, sawdust and straw. I hate to have to flip it over and shatter the glass, it appears to have a nice beveled edge and no cracks or chips.

Any thoughts on how to get this thing out? The coin door, lockdown bar, back door (with key), tan plastic shooter housing and playfield are decent.

#3 5 years ago

I'll take a look at the hardware store and see what they have, soapy water also sounds like a good idea.
On a 1971 machine, would the glass itself be more likely be plate or tempered?

#13 5 years ago

It worked! The soapy water trick worked. I sprayed a little down between the glass and siderails, waited a few seconds, and it came loose and slid right off.

Thanks to all who replied.

Alan

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