Hi all,
I have a STTNG that I am considering having the playfield clear coated. I think the game will always be in my collection so I'd like to make last. The playfield is in good condition at this point and could use a good cleaning and a waxing right now.
Anyway, I'm torn because the game will be out of commission for some time, and I won't be able to play it, but on the other hand, I think the game will look sweet with the playfield cleared.
Thoughts?
Thanks,
Chris
Quoted from SideTrackTap:Anyway, I'm torn because the game will be out of commission for some time, and I won't be able to play it, but on the other hand, I think the game will look sweet with the playfield cleared.
You could always find a NOS playfield and get that cleared, then swap em out. Way less downtime, closer to a perfect playfield. Probably the most expensive way though.
I actually did have an offer for a NOS that was very tempting, but yep, it was an expensive option.
I might give the Mirco option some thought. At my current rate, I might not get around to this until June. 
Thanks guys!
Chris
If the game will always be in your collection, then what's a couple months downtime. It's not your only machine. Just do it!
Quoted from SideTrackTap:Hi all,
I have a STTNG that I am considering having the playfield clear coated. I think the game will always be in my collection so I'd like to make last. The playfield is in good condition at this point and could use a good cleaning and a waxing right now.
Anyway, I'm torn because the game will be out of commission for some time, and I won't be able to play it, but on the other hand, I think the game will look sweet with the playfield cleared.
Thoughts?
Thanks,
Chris
For what its worth I have a TZ and IJ both had full restorations TZ I stripped down to the bare playfield and polished it IJ I sent out to have it cleared by HSA the IJ looks amazing but I am a little unhappy with how it plays the ball spins way to much TZ plays like a new game I dont know if I would clear again unless I have playfield wear. I attached both restoration threads underneath.
http://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/tz-full-restoration-in-20-days
http://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/indiana-jones-high-end-restoration-thread-my-high-end
I think clear coat them all. I know someone who was thinking about clearing a Hollywood Heat. The quote. "It will be the best damn looking Hollywood heat out there."
I cleared my Al's garage band and its amazing how beautiful it looks. If I could I would clear them all.
Chris
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