Hi guys. I purchased a new 'Pool Sharks' translite' and glass to install on my machine (the old one was garbage). Now when I put the translite on the glass (with new moldings) it appears to have air pockets in different places, not large, but not the prestige look I was looking for. My wife says its air pockets. Glass is prestine clean, did not wipe off translite as didn't want to screw it up! What am I missing or what is the trick of the trade. Thanks for any knowledge. Tuff being a newbie! Gary

Being 'old' it is hard for me to post pictures. BUT, yes is is brand new, and yes it had a protective film on it which I removed before installing. Careful not to touch and parts of of the glass or translite with our hands as to put finger prints or transmit oil to the surface. Those (air pockets 'not large, some button size some larger) it just looks like the 'crazing of the paint' on the old glass which I wanted to correct. The rest of the machine in perfect. I just wanted the back glass to match. Thank you. Note the translated was in perfect condition and looks nice!!

Yes the old back glass was tempered and the design is painted on. It is (appears to be original) the paint was just in bad shape, crazing and such. Doesn't appear to have been altered, try to cover up bad spots and such, black tape added here and there but just old in general. The new translite is very nice, not a seconds crap, I just thought I was missing something installing it. Amazed (as a newbie would be) that it isn't put on with an adhesive (I KNOW THATS NOT THE CASE) just saying. If the talcum powder is maybe recommended to do I'll try it. Thank you guys so much for the info. As I know this is a trivial thing for you!!!!

LGT That's it "I can see it". It's like a ding on a car, we see but no one else does!!!! Thanks guys, much appreciated.

Thanks again

The back glass turned out great, thanks to your help and tips. Peeling off the film left it a little sticky which when applied to the glass would leave some air bubbles.

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